Cosmetic surgery has been very popular over the past decade. These surgeries help many people achieve the physical appearance they wish for through the safe procedures of cosmetic surgery. But at the same time, every surgery, procedure and medication has some risks associated with it. One must be aware of the risks before opting for any cosmetic procedure.
You should also ensure that the doctor you choose is qualified and has experience in the field. To confirm the doctor’s qualifications, you can check the particular doctor’s details with the medical council. You can also avail reviews and testimonials about the clinic and doctor online just to be thorough. These details will ensure you have a smooth procedure and also a smooth recovery.
Most patients opting for such elective procedures check for all these details but things go wrong anyway. The doctor may not perform the procedure efficiently or get the postoperative treatment underway properly, leading to deterioration in your health. Cosmetic surgery claims help in such scenarios as they help you get compensation against the difficulty and discomfort you have to go through the process.
Common claims for failure to refer for further testing
The common claims for failure to refer for further testing range from the GP not sending a patient for blood tests to the hospital consultant not ordering an MRI when making a diagnosis.
You make the medical negligence claim* for the effects of the failure to refer for further testing on your life.
Common failure to refer for further testing claims:
What are cosmetic surgery claims?
Every surgery has some level of risk involved, and your doctor must explain these risks to you. The doctor is also responsible for performing the surgery to the best of his ability, but this does not happen many times because of the doctor’s negligence.
Rather, the patient might develop an infection or suffer from other medical losses causing them discomfort. In such a scenario, the patient has the right to approach the court and file for cosmetic surgery claims.
What are the various causes for cosmetic surgery claims?
Negligence can take place due to several reasons. It is critical to understand the various causes of this negligence to file for a cosmetic surgery claim.
What is the process of filing a claim?
One cannot avail a claim automatically after a botched surgery. You must understand the process for filing the claim.
Contacting the solicitor
If you suffer from any type of medical negligence due to cosmetic surgery, you can file a claim. If you want to file a claim, you will probably need to contact a medical negligence specialist solicitor. They are the right people to contact and can guide you throughout the complete process of getting a cosmetic surgery claim. You should also understand that personal injuries and medical negligence are two different subjects and have their own set of claim procedures. Thus, taking the help of an expert is always advisable.
Going through medical records
You cannot get a claim without proper proof. The solicitor needs to prove that the surgeon did not perform the surgery properly, thus leading to medical negligence. The only way to do this is to provide your medical records to the solicitor to get them checked by a different cosmetic surgeon on his end. The surgeon will check the following:
Letter of Claim
After that, a letter of claim will be made by your solicitor to the surgeon who performed the surgery. This action will get the attention of a medical practitioner to settle the cosmetic surgery claim. If your Letter of Claim is proven right, you will get your claim. Your case and the letter of claim will play an essential part in deciding if your lawsuit will be in or out of court.
Conclusion
We, at O’Reilly Doherty, have the right professionals who can help you get the right claim if you suffer from any medical negligence. We will help you throughout the process from the beginning to the end.
If you require any further information, please do not hesitate to call us on 01 8344255. Alternatively you can simply request a callback and a member of our staff will contact you as soon as possible.
*In contentious business, a solicitor may not calculate fees or other charges as a percentage or proportion of any award or settlement.
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