Post-Operative Medical Negligence and Necrotising Fasciitis Compensation
Post-operative patients are susceptible to infection. Where medical negligence has allowed a patient to suffer the appalling ravages of necrotising fasciitis, it may be possible to make a claim for compensation.
Vulnerable post-operative patients
Necrotising fasciitis, a soft-tissue infection, is associated with an incision to the skin which allows the relevant bacteria to access the soft tissue.
A surgical incision can be a perfect opportunity.
Consequently, patients require close monitoring during the post-operative period for signs of infection.
Patients who are diabetic or who are elderly or who suffer with obesity, liver and heart problems may also be especially susceptible to this appalling infection.
Negligent medical care of necrotising fasciitis
Failing to spot the possible symptoms of necrotising fasciitis such as pain, tenderness, swelling and redness or discolouration in the region of a cut or incision can allow the infection to spread and cause devastating damage to the patient before treatment is commenced.
Failing to monitor the patient closely for signs of deterioration may be regarded as negligent.
Failing to request specialist advice or intervention can delay a diagnosis and emergency care.
Necrotising fasciitis compensation claims
Medical negligence in the care of necrotising fasciitis can be devastating. This appalling infection is a medical emergency for a reason and delays almost inevitably adversely affect the patient's long-term outcome.
In the worst case scenarios, the patient may die.
With necrotising fasciitis sometimes commencing in the limbs, it is also possible that the patient will need a full or partial amputation to halt the spread of this shocking illness.
For patients who survive, their long-term health and well-being is likely to be severely undermined.
Making a compensation claim
Timing of diagnosis and treatment is absolutely crucial in the medical care of necrotising fasciitis. If medical professionals fail to provide adequate care of post-operative patients, thereby allowing them to develop and suffer this terrible illness, when earlier intervention would have been possible, it may be appropriate to make a claim for compensation.
If you are considering making a claim, speak to a legal specialist who will obtain copies of your medical records and analyse the quality of your care with a view to identifying any negligence and its impact.
Where appropriate, a successful claim will address your financial losses, such as a loss of income or the costs of care, as well as any general pain and suffering.
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