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Delayed Diagnosis Claims

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An enormous number of medical negligence claims get from a postponement in diagnosing a medical condition, injury, or ailment. Thus, a delayed diagnosis claim can result because of the harm caused to the patient’s well-being and way of life when the condition can deteriorate over the long haul before they get the correct diagnosis, and at times, the deferral may bring about the casualty.

O’Reilly Doherty & Co Solicitors is a general solicitors practice established in the 1980s, dealing with delayed diagnosis claims in Dublin.

Common claims for doctor failure

Common claims for doctor failure range from a failure to refer a patient for tests to a failure to treat a patient when ill. A doctor failure can cause a patient to suffer unnecessary pain and could result in a missed diagnosis.

The claim for doctor failure seeks compensation for the medical negligence and the impact on your life.

Types of claims for doctor failure:

The doctor failure to refer a patient for tests can miss the chance of an early diagnosis and could put the life of the patient in danger.

It may be medical negligence when a doctor does not refer you for a blood test if you show the signs of diabetes. 

The failure to refer a patient with chest pain and shortness of breath for cardiac testing may be medical negligence if the patient has a heart attack.

O’Reilly Doherty & Co. Solicitors can look at your case and see if you have a valid medical negligence claim* for doctor failure.

The doctor failure to treat a patient when showing symptoms can prolong an illness and keep the patient suffering from unnecessary pain and discomfort.

Types of claims for a doctor failure to treat a patient showing symptoms:

  • Failure to treat a patient with an infected wound

  • Failure to treat a patient showing signs of infection

  • Failure to treat a patient by prescribing the correct medication

You may have a medical negligence claim* if the doctor failed to treat you despite you showing symptoms.

The doctor failure to get informed consent can happen at any stage of the medical treatment. Every doctor treating you must inform you fully of the treatment and make sure you understand before getting consent from you.

Types of failure to get informed consent claims:

  • Failure to get informed consent before giving a vaccine
  • Failure to get informed consent before doing any surgery

  • Failure to get informed consent before a physical examination

The doctor may face a medical negligence compensation claim* for failing to obtain informed consent.

Doctor failure to diagnose a medical condition could lead to a delay in treatment and maybe cause a patient to suffer unnecessary pain and have prolonged periods off work and in hospital.

Types of doctor failure to diagnose a medical condition claims:

  • Doctor failure to diagnose a condition by not referring to notes
  • Doctor failure to diagnose due to not following up on tests

  • Doctor failure to diagnose a condition by misreading test results

You may have a doctor failure claim when the GP or hospital doctor fails to diagnose a medical condition.

When the doctor fails to refer a patient to a hospital consultant, they are not using the services available and may be putting a patient in danger of becoming very ill.

The hospital doctor should refer a patient to see a consultant if they are showing the symptoms of a disease when in the A&E department.

The GP should refer a patient to see a consultant when the symptoms of cancer or another condition need further examination.

A doctor should refer you to see a hospital consultant if you are in constant pain and the prescribed medication is not leading to an improvement in health.

O’Reilly Doherty & Co. Solicitors will use their experience in medical negligence to make a successful compensation claim* for a valid doctor failure claim.

Grounds to prove for Delayed Diagnosis Claims

To bring a claim for delayed diagnosis, it will be essential to give proof that:

  • There was negligence on the part of the doctor in diagnosing the disease or ailment late.
  • This delay of diagnosis caused harm or injury.

To demonstrate your case, we will accumulate evidence, including medical records and expert medical viewpoints. 

In case you are uncertain whether you have a legitimate case, you should contact one of our solicitors and have a detailed discussion about your delayed diagnosis medical negligence case. Our team will set aside some time to hear all the details of what exactly took place and bestow a genuine evaluation of the claim.

Standard Delayed Diagnosis Claims

The most widely recognised delayed diagnosis claims that we have overseen include: 

  • Undiagnosed fractures and other orthopaedic injuries
  • Delayed or misdiagnosis of specific kinds of cancer
  • Delayed diagnosis of ailments

Who are we?

At the core of our practice, our true passion and inclination are to place your necessities first. 

O’Reilly Doherty & Co Solicitors have effectively overseen numerous medical negligence cases, including injuries caused due to delayed diagnosis medical negligence.

  • History: We have over 30 years of experience seeking after claims for individuals harmed by medical negligence, delayed diagnosis, medical mishaps, and misdiagnosis.

  • Client Focused: We offer assistance and expertise to our clients in a way that is simple to comprehend and agreeable for them.

  • Honesty and Ethics: Moral, ethical values are deeply sowed within the basis of our foundation and guarantee that there is honesty and clarity at each progression of the procedures and outcomes.

A delay caused in the diagnosis of a disease or medical condition could be a significant threat to your health and safety. You can rely on us to ensure the deliverance of your justifiable delayed diagnosis claim. We at O’Reilly Doherty & Co Solicitors aim to provide complete assistance and support to you in your hard times.

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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