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Medical negligence

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TaylorsSwimShorts · 10/05/2022 12:53

Just wanted opinions on a situation I'm in, I had a procedure performed by the NHS, this was performed incorrectly and correct procedures weren't followed afterwards, the hospital have admitted negligence, apologised and completed a serious incident investigation, would you just leave it at that, or consider taking it further ie put in a claim for compensation?

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GoldenEclipse · 10/05/2022 13:08

I think you need independent advice on this. Not MN.
And I say this as a HCP in the NHS.

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TaylorsSwimShorts · 10/05/2022 13:06

Ok so should have just said, the procedure was a c section and sterilisation, the sterilisation was performed incorrectly, the consultant then failed to contact the lab to check the histology report to make sure both tube samples were complete, if they had, they'd have seen one side was complete and the other side was incomplete, 4 years later this led to an unplanned pregnancy, my 7th, which was high risk for a few reasons.. age being the main one, it also meant a 6th c section, which again was high risk, baby is now 6weeks and healthy and my recovery has been fine, I'm inclined to just leave it, accept their apology and move on and be grateful I have a healthy baby, but there's a part of me that's angry that I'm back to square 1 in terms of childcare /work/sleepless nights, I've had to buy everything again, my house is too small, as is my car, and I do feel quite bitter that not 1 but 2 mistakes has led to this...

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ItsDinah · 10/05/2022 13:03

Yes,I would claim.

MrsPelligrinoPetrichor · 10/05/2022 13:02

Absolutely I would claim.

HikingforScenery · 10/05/2022 13:01

If it’s affected you, then yes, claim for compensation.

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TaylorsSwimShorts · 10/05/2022 13:01

heldinadream · 10/05/2022 12:56

How has it affected your life, capacity to work, and look after yourself and any dependents you have?

Well the procedure was a sterilisation, the consequence was an unplanned pregnancy and birth, high risk pregnancy and delivery. My 7th... I won't be able to work as easily as I could have, and a pregnancy and birth and child at a later age has had an affect on my body and in life in general tbh

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CloudSharkie · 10/05/2022 12:59

The NHS won’t be further stretched by a compensation claim - handled by an entirely different department. They’ve already admitted fault.

would depend on how it’s affected me though and how much the stress of a claim may impact me going forwards.

BettyForgety · 10/05/2022 12:59

How has it impacted you financially. Have you been unable to work?

Itloggedmeoutagain · 10/05/2022 12:57

I would need more info to respond to this about how it impacted your life and ability to work etc

Mizydoscape · 10/05/2022 12:56

I'd personally leave it at that if assurances have been made that the incident has been investigated and lessons learned. The NHS is stretched enough without people claiming compensation.

heldinadream · 10/05/2022 12:56

How has it affected your life, capacity to work, and look after yourself and any dependents you have?