If you had been diagnosed with septicaemia and learned later that you were wrongly diagnosed, you would no doubt have felt quite relieved, Although it would have come as a great relief to know that you did not have septicaemia, being the victim of septicaemia misdiagnosis may give rise to the possibility of making a claim for compensation. In circumstances such as this where clinical negligence is evident, making a compensation claim for septicaemia misdiagnosis is possible.
Finding out if you can make a septicaemia misdiagnosis claim
Septicaemia is often referred to as sepsis or blood poisoning, and occurs when an infection has spread through the blood. According to the NHS, 31,000 cases of septicaemia are diagnosed every year, and around 30% of these patients will die as a result of their condition.
Knowing this, as the victim of septicaemia misdiagnosis, you may feel frustration and anguish at being wrongly diagnosed with a potentially life threatening illness. Finding out if you can make a septicaemia misdiagnosis claim could help you redress these issues by taking action against the doctor responsible for clinical negligence.
Contact Legal Advice Helpline for more septicaemia misdiagnosis information
At Legal Advice Helpline, we can provide you with access to the legal advice you need on clinical negligence and misdiagnosis. For more information on how to make a septicaemia misdiagnosis claim or to speak to a misdiagnosis advice specialist, call us on 0800 612 3042.