Am I Entitled to Compensation for Negligent Care of Fournier's Gangrene?
You may be entitled to claim compensation if you are suffering from the consequences of fournier's gangrene where your diagnosis and treatment have been unnecessarily delayed.
Why is fournier's gangrene a problem?
Fournier's gangrene is a virulent infection, a form of necrotising fasciitis which specifically affects the perineal and genital region.
The bacteria responsible for this appalling illness access the body's deep soft tissue where they cause the decay and death of the tissue, ultimately requiring the surgical removal of all infected tissue. The consequences of this in terms of physical integrity, scarring, deformity sexual dysfunction and even possible damage to the bowel are utterly devastating.
The psychological damage often also associated with fournier's gangrene and necrotising fasciitis can be life-changing. The speed of the spread of the infection and the extreme but necessary nature of the treatment can be shocking.
This terrifying infection can even cause the death of the patient if it spreads through the body, compromising organ function.
What constitutes negligent care?
The key to the best possible outcome from a fournier's gangrene infection is for the problem to be diagnosed at the earlies possible moment and for effective and comprehensive debridement of infected tissue to be carried out as an emergency. This should minimise the extent of damage to the patient both physically and emotionally.
This requires prompt diagnosis. If a medical professional fails to recognise the possible symptoms of pain, swelling and discolouration of the skin as well as signs of infection, diagnosis may be delayed and the long-term outcome may be worse. A failure to seek specialist advice or a delay in a referral can be life-changing and may justify a claim for compensation if the patient suffers as a result.
Can I claim compensation?
If you feel that you have been the victim of negligent care, you may be able to claim compensation.
If medical professionals had the opportunity to diagnose or investigate your symptoms at an earlier point but failed to do so, they may be regarded as having acted negligently.
If you have suffered a worse outcome than would have been the case with earlier diagnosis and treatment, and are struggling with the consequences, it may be possible to make a claim.
Claiming compensation
Speak to a legal specialist if you think that you or a loved one may have been the victim of negligence.
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