GP Negligence Claims

GP Negligence Claims

GPs, or General Practitioners are the cornerstone of the health services in the UK. They are our first point of call for most health-related issues or queries and are the gate-keepers of further treatment: i.e. they are in charge of referring us to the appropriate medical specialist or consultant in a timely fashion.

In most cases we expect our GP to be able to diagnose and act on the symptoms of any illness we present to them, but sometimes signs are missed, and mistakes can be made that can have a huge impact on the patient’s health and wellbeing.

It can be particularly concerning if you find yourself unhappy with the service you have received from your GP. In some cases you might have had a professional relationship with the doctor for a long time, or might be concerned about finding a new GP who will not know your medical history. These concerns are totally valid, but any victim of negligence on the part of a GP is likely to need care, support and financial recompense just like those who suffer from other types of medical negligence.

Take for example the woman who visited her GP complaining of night sweats, tiredness and dizzy spells. Blood tests were carried out which showed she was suffering from hyperthyroidism – an overactive thyroid gland. Despite this she was not referred to a specialist, so when she subsequently underwent eye surgery the operation was unsuccessful, and the undiagnosed hyperthyroidism caused her anxiety, depression and PTSD. A claim of GP Negligence was lodged, and she has since received £65,000 in damages.

GP Negligence can occur as a result of a variety of issues including misdiagnosis, missed diagnosis, surgical mistakes or incorrect treatment. It will need to be proved that substandard care has directly caused injury or caused an existing condition to become worse, but don’t worry – that’s what we are here to help you with. We have many years of experience in handling claims of GP Negligence and if appropriate we will employ the services of independent medical experts to prove that negligence has taken place.

If you or someone you care for has suffered as a result of GP Negligence, then you should contact us today and let us see how we can help you get the support and the compensation that you deserve. Cases must be brought within three years of the negligence taking place, so don’t put off contacting us until it is too late. Even when you start a claim with us you are under no obligation to continue pursuing it if you choose not to.