Misdiagnosis Claims - Compensation for Misdiagnosis
Seeking compensation for misdiagnosis can be one of the best ways to get financial assistance for the damages you have incurred due to medical negligence. A report published in the Telegraph (http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/health/news/6216559/One-in-six-NHS-patients-misdiagnosed.html) revealed just how often misdiagnosis occurs in Scotland’s hospitals and the results were terrifying. The report showed that as many as one in every six patients are being misdiagnosed.
These statistics highlight the massive number of patients suffering from medical negligence. The same report revealed that while most misdiagnosed patients do not suffer from serious harm, significant health problems did develop in a small percentage of those misdiagnosed. Those injuries proved to be fatal in a small number of scenarios.
Total Misdiagnosis
Total misdiagnosis occurs when your medical practitioner completely fails to recognise your ailment. This can prove to be deadly when dealing with diseases such as cancer that become resistant to treatment as they progress.
Incorrect Misdiagnosis
An incorrect misdiagnosis occurs when your physician wrongly identifies your ailment and it results in you undergoing medical treatments that are unnecessary. This can result in patients receiving harmful treatments for ailments they do not have. There is also the psychological damage that is done to the patient as they may think they have a life-threatening illness.
Causes of Medical Misdiagnosis
There are many reasons that medical misdiagnosis occurs and studies conducted on the matter have cited distractions and overworked staff as the primary causes encountered in Scotland. Below are the most common causes of medical misdiagnosis:
- Negligence
- A failure to Follow Protocol
- Misinterpretation of Test Results
- Errors by Jr. Medical Staff
- Failure to Fully Investigate Symptoms of Serious Illness
Who Is Liable for Paying My Compensation for Misdiagnosis?
Your medical practitioner has been paying for insurance coverage for years to provide them with a layer of financial protection against these scenarios. This is important to remember as it is the insurance company and not your doctor who will be responsible for paying your compensation.
How Long Will It Take to Receive Compensation?
You can receive compensation for your injuries in three months if the evidence that is provided causes the other party to admit fault. You will have a longer waiting period when your injuries are severe or your surgeon does not admit the fault.
How Claim Solutions Scotland Can Help You Achieve Your Goals
Claim Solutions Scotland Ltd has helped thousands of injured individuals achieve their compensation goals by providing them with the timely information needed to lodge your claim with success. Our expert staff will gather the evidence you need and help you to choose the best path forward.
No Win No Fee
We will waive 100% of our fees if you are not awarded compensation for your injuries. Our No Win No Fee Promise will allow you to focus on what is really important – healing and spending time with loved ones.
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