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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 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:

If the dermatologist fails to refer for further testing, they could be missing an early chance to make an accurate diagnosis. Additional testing may quickly diagnose a skin issue and allow the correct treatment to begin.

Types of failure to refer for testing by a dermatologist claims:

  • Failure to refer for further testing for a suspected melanoma 
  • Failure to refer for further testing to diagnose skin cancer
  • Failure to refer for further testing leads to incorrect treatment 

O’Reilly Doherty & Co Solicitors can make your further testing negligence claim* against the dermatologist.

When the GP fails to refer for further testing, it could affect a diagnosis or delay treatment for a serious condition. The GP is often the first line of defence in a diagnosis, and GP medical negligence can lead to numerous health issues.

Types of GP failure to refer for further testing claims:

  • GP fails to refer a patient for further blood tests
  • GP fails to refer a patient for further cancer diagnosis tests
  • GP fails to refer a patient for further neurological tests

The GP should always refer a patient for further tests before making a diagnosis.

When the oncologist fails to refer for further testing, they could waste valuable time in making an accurate cancer diagnosis, and the medical negligence could allow the cancer to progress without treatment.

Types of failure to refer by an oncologist claims:

  • Failure to refer a patient for another scan despite the first scan being positive
  • Failure to refer a patient for further testing to another oncologist
  • Failure to refer a patient for further testing when symptoms get worse

O’Reilly Doherty & Co Solicitors in Dublin may be able to make a medical negligence claim* against the oncologist.

The A&E doctor is the first doctor you meet in an emergency, and they should not make the error of failing to refer you for further testing. An A&E doctor must look at the symptoms and refer a patient for further testing before making a diagnosis. 

Types of A&E failure to refer for further testing claims:

  • A&E doctor fails to refer a patient for further blood tests 
  • A&E doctor fails to refer a patient for further cardiac testing
  • A&E doctors fail to refer a patient for scans following an accident

The A&E doctor must refer a patient for further testing to help with an accurate diagnosis and treatment plan.

If the neurologist fails to refer the patient for further testing, it could be medical negligence, as the issue may get worse until an accurate diagnosis is made in the hospital.

Types of failure to refer for further testing by a neurologist claims:

  • Failure to refer for a MRI scan on a problem area of the body
  • Failure to refer a patient for an EEG when they need one
  • Failure to refer the patient with a possible brain injury for a PET scan

The neurologist must use all available testing before making an accurate diagnosis of the patient’s condition.

Further testing is vital for making an accurate diagnosis of a patient’s condition, and it could be medical negligence by the doctor if they fail to refer the patient for additional tests.

O’Reilly Doherty & Co medical negligence solicitors can make a claim for failure to refer for further testing.

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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