Medical Errors in Necrotising Fasciitis Care and Claiming Compensation
Medical errors in relation to this shocking infection can be life-threatening. Speak to a legal specialist about the possibility of claiming compensation.
A medical emergency
Necrotising fasciitis is a medical emergency. It is a virulent soft-tissue infection which, if left untreated, will spread rapidly through the body, threatening the patient's life. It can initially appears fairly innocuous and yet diagnosis and treatment at the earliest possible moment are key to the patient's very survival.
Consequently, if medical professionals cause a delay in either the diagnosis or initiation of treatment, the patient may suffer a far worse outcome than should have been the case with an appropriate medical response.
Medical errors in necrotising fasciitis care
This appalling infection is so time-sensitive and the treatment can, in itself, be so traumatic, that any delay by medical practitioners can have a significant effect.
Medical errors which may lead to a life-changing delay can include the following:
- A failure to monitor a post-operative patient closely for signs and symptoms of infection
- A failure to recognise that the patient's symptoms might be indicative of a necrotising fasciitis infection
- A failure to make thorough assessment of the patient, taking into account any recent cuts, injuries or surgical procedures
- A misdiagnosis of the patient's symptoms
- A delay in referring the patient for specialist intervention and investigation
- A delay in initiating treatment in term of antibiotics and surgery, which is a medical emergency
It is worth noting that medical professionals might also be regarded as having been negligent if a patient who would normally be administered prophylactic antibiotics prior to a surgical procedure does not receive this.
When to claim compensation
It might be appropriate to make a claim for compensation if you suspect that you or a loved one have been the victim of negligent medical care of a necrotising fasciitis infection which has caused you to suffer a poor outcome.
Contact a legal specialist at the earliest possible moment. These claims are associated with a three year deadline from the date of the alleged negligence and a thorough investigation into the quality of your care is necessary before that deadline.
Glynns Solicitors
Glynns is a specialist medical negligence legal practice. With years of experience, we can offer a wealth of expertise in these complex claims and a deep understanding of the impact of these infections on the quality of life of the patient and their loved ones.
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