Necrotising Fasciitis Symptoms Missed: Can I Claim Compensation?
If medical professionals fail to spot the possible signs that a patient is developing necrotising fasciitis, the outcome can be truly catastrophic. If the patient survives, their long-term health and physical integrity may be severely compromised. The relevant medical professionals may be regarded as having been negligent in their care of the patient and may face a claim for compensation.
Necrotising fasciitis infection
Necrotising fasciitis is not a simple infection. The bacteria responsible for this appalling illness cause the utter decay and death of the patient's deep, soft tissue. Ultimately, the patient will die.
With timely and competent medical intervention, this shocking outcome can be avoided and the patient's prognosis improved, but every delay can be accompanied by an additional degree of long-term deformity and disability.
If a patient appears to be showing possible signs and symptoms of this appalling soft-tissue infection, it is crucial that medical professionals identify the symptoms and consider the possible implications.
A failure to do so and the provision of inadequate treatment can be life-threatening. The longer this unacceptable situation continues, the worse the outcome for the patient.
Symptoms can include intense pain, discoloration of the skin as well as swelling and tenderness, possibly in the region of a cut to the skin.
The possible consequences of necrotising fasciitis
The bacteria associated with necrotising fasciitis spread through the body. They do not remain contained to one area. The longer this terrible infection is allowed to remain in the patient's body, the more it will spread and the more damage it will cause. Treatment requires that every bit of infected tissue needs to be removed in order to prevent further spread.
An individual who is rendered disabled by necrotising fasciitis may find that they now struggle to work or are restricted in either the type of work or hours of work which they can manage. They may require some degree of personal care or support. They may require additional treatment or specialist equipment.
The psychological impact can also be significant, further compromising an individual's ability to function as they did prior to their illness
Essential specialist legal advice
Necrotising fasciitis is a complex illness with widely varying consequences depending on the location of impact, the degree of delay in treatment and the underlying condition, health and circumstances of the person affected.
Pursuing a compensation claim for medical mismanagement of this appalling infection requires the expertise of a specialist in this complicated area of law.
If you or a loved one are struggling with the consequences of negligent medical care of necrotising fasciitis, contact Glynns Solicitors.
As specialists in medical negligence law, we can offer a wealth of experience in running these complex cases as well as significant expertise specifically in necrotising fasciitis claims.
We can offer No Win No Fee funding for medical negligence claims which we will discuss with you during your free initial telephone discussion.
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