Failure of GP to diagnose and treat appropriately

The vast majority of minor ailments and chronic complaints may be managed on a day to day basis by a patient’s GP. Generally this is a very effective way for patients to access treatment and support. $Failure to diagnose a fracture that occurs within a joint can result in serious complications such as arthritis or permanent joint stiffness.$

On occasions, however, GPs may fail to discharge these requirements.

A GP may fail to diagnose a condition that should have been obvious from the presenting complaints. As a result patients may be denied the necessary treatment and suffer pain and discomfort as a result.

Occasionally GPs may fail to discharge their monitoring functions. For example, they may fail to carry out appropriate routine medical checks or may fail to report the results of abnormal tests, leaving the patient unaware of the consequences.

GPs may also make errors in prescribing, resulting in patients taking inappropriate medication or suffering underdose or overdose.

If you think you may have a medical negligence claim, call us for free today on 0800 043 6662 for confidential and friendly advice. Alternatively, email us at medical@corries.co.uk or simply fill in our online form on this page.

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