Clinical Negligence Failings in Cauda Equina Compression Diagnosis
Whether at the GP surgery or in hospital, negligent failings in the diagnosis process for cauda equina compression may justify a claim for compensation. If you or a loved one have been left with symptoms which would not have been the case with an appropriate level of care, speak to a specialist solicitor.
The importance of a prompt diagnosis
The diagnosis of compression of the cauda equina nerves in the lumbar region of the spine can be a medical emergency. Loss of function in these important nerves can lead to loss of sensation and function in the lower body including a loss of mobility as well as loss of sexual function and loss of bowel and bladder sensation and function.
A short period of delay in diagnosis can cause a significant, unnecessary and permanent loss of function and if medical professionals are found to have been negligent during the diagnosis process, it may be possible to claim compensation for the outcome.
Medical failings in the diagnosis process
Medical failings and delays which sometimes occur during the process of diagnosis of compression of the cauda equina nerves can include the following:
- A failure to make a thorough assessment of the patient, meaning that key signs and symptoms are missed and diagnosis is delayed
- A failure to recognise that the patient's symptoms may be indicative of compression of the cauda equina nerves
- A misdiagnosis
- A delay in making a referral for an MRI scan
- A failure to provide red flag advice when this would normally have been appropriate
Whatever the cause or failing, the crucial point is that a delay in diagnosis can cause devastating results, and, where medical professionals are regarded as having been at fault, it may be possible to claim compensation for the impact.
When to claim compensation
If you suspect that there was an element of negligent care during the diagnosis of your cauda equina compression, leaving you with disabling cauda equina syndrome symptoms, speak to a specialist solicitor.
You may be suffering incontinence and loss of mobility, causing a wide-ranging impact on your quality of life, such as restricting your capacity to work and necessitating adaptations to your home or the purchase of specialist equipment and specialist care.
Speak to a legal specialist
Glynns Solicitors is a dedicated medical negligence legal practice with extensive expertise in cauda equina syndrome claims.
Contact us today to talk to a solicitor about the possibility of making a claim.
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