Accident and Emergency Delays and CES Compensation
If poor-quality medical care in Accident and Emergency leaves a patient facing permanent disability, it may be appropriate to make a claim for compensation.
Failed in Accident and Emergency
A patient who is developing cauda equina syndrome may be referred to Accident and Emergency by their GP. Alternatively, they may have been aware of the red flag symptoms of this appalling condition and recognised the need for emergency treatment, prompting them to go to hospital. A failing by medical practitioners in Accident and Emergency, however, may result in the patient being sent home without the necessary MRI scan to diagnose their condition. This in turn may result in complete cauda equina syndrome and lower body disability.
Why is cauda equina syndrome an emergency?
Cauda equina syndrome results from the compression of the cauda equina nerves at the base of the spine. It is a progressive condition where the compression, and the associated loss of lower body function, worsens over time. If treatment is left too late, the chances of recovery are reduced and the patient may be left with permanent incontinence and loss of mobility.
Consequently, it is crucial that the patient's nerve compression is diagnosed as soon as possible so that surgery may take place before too much nerve function is lost.
Delays in diagnosis and treatment may mean the difference between effective nerve function and permanent disability.
Negligence in Accident and Emergency
- A failure to recognise the early possible symptoms of cauda equina syndrome
- A failure to carry out a thorough assessment for possible additional signs and symptoms of cauda equina syndrome
- A failure to seek specialist advice when faced with an uncertain diagnosis
- A failure to refer a patient for an MRI scan when the symptoms would warrant that course of action
- A failure to warn a patient of the red flag symptoms of cauda equina syndrome
Claiming compensation
Complete cauda equina syndrome can bring about a dramatic change in a person's quality of life, rendering them dependant on personal care and restricted in any employment they can undertake.
If substandard medical care has contributed to this distressing outcome, the associated financial losses can be incorporated into a successful claim for compensation.
Speak to a legal specialist
If you or a loved one are struggling with the impact of cauda equina syndrome due to negligent medical care, contact Glynns Solicitors, specialists in medical negligence compensation claims.
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