Cauda Equina Negligence Claims After GP Failures
A negligent response in the GP surgery to cauda equina nerve compression symptoms can be life-changing for the patient.
Speak to a specialist solicitor about making a claim for compensation.
The complexity of cauda equina syndrome
Cauda equina syndrome is not a one-size-fits-all condition. It is often a progressive condition where the passing of time allows increasing nerve compression to cause decreasing lower body function. Therefore, early diagnosis and treatment can halt deterioration and possibly alleviate symptoms.
Ultimately, however, an individual with complete cauda equina syndrome can struggle with absolutely shocking symptoms. They may suffer loss of mobility, combined with double incontinence and sexual dysfunction.
Not surprisingly, this particularly debilitating set of symptoms can affect almost every aspect of an individual’s life, from managing to navigate their way around their home on a daily basis, carrying out regular tasks and activities, to being able to work.
The practical, psychological and financial impact can be overwhelming.
Negligent care in the GP surgery
Recognition or suspicion of possible cauda equina compression symptoms in the GP surgery is often crucial to the best outcome for the patient.
An MRI scan is required in order to identify whether the patient is suffering from compression of the cauda equina nerves so any suspicion should prompt a timely referral.
A failure to understand the implications of the patient’s symptoms and the associated need for a prompt medical response may allow time for the patient’s nerve compression to worsen and their long-term outcome to look pretty bleak.
Cauda equina syndrome is, thankfully, a fairly rare condition so occasionally there may be a failure to recognise the possible symptoms. However, where these circumstances leave the patient with a worse long-term outcome than should have been the case, it may be appropriate to make a claim for compensation.
Compensation for negligent GP care of cauda equina compression
Bilateral sciatica symptoms, lower back pain, altered urinary experience and perineal sensation issues are all indicators of possible compression of the cauda equina nerves in the lumbar region of the back.
If a failure to identify these symptoms or a failure to recognise the significance of these symptoms leads to a delay in referring a patient for an MRI scan and ultimately to a poor outcome, a successful compensation claim would address the financial consequences of that delay as reflected in the patient’s unnecessary symptoms.
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- Tell us what treatment you received and what you believe went wrong
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