Medical Negligence

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 Medical Experts such as Consultant Physicians or Specialist Surgeons can assess whether a condition was misdiagnosed, or diagnosed too late. They review medical records and clinical notes to determine if the correct diagnosis was missed or delayed, which may have contributed to the harm the patient suffered. 

 Consultant Surgeons, General Practitioners (GPs), and Consultant Physicians evaluate whether the treatment provided was appropriate for the patient’s condition. Experts assess whether substandard treatment contributed to injury or worsening of the condition, and whether it met established medical standards. 

 Surgeons with specific expertise in the relevant area can review whether a surgical procedure was carried out properly. They assess whether errors, such as wrong-site surgery, incorrect procedures, or improper post-operative care, contributed to harm or complications for the patient. 

 Pharmacists, Consultant Physicians, or General Practitioners assess whether medication errors occurred, such as incorrect prescriptions, dosages, or failure to monitor adverse drug interactions. Experts evaluate whether these errors resulted in harm, including exacerbated medical conditions or adverse effects. 

 Consultant Physicians or Nurses can assess whether proper monitoring was conducted following a treatment or procedure. They examine whether appropriate follow-up care was provided and whether failure to monitor the patient’s progress contributed to injury or worsening of their condition. 

 Obstetricians and Gynaecologists provide expert assessments of negligence in the management of pregnancy, childbirth, or gynaecological treatment. This can include failures in prenatal care, birth complications, or errors during procedures like caesarean sections that could have harmed the mother or child. 

 Orthopaedic Surgeons assess whether there was negligence in diagnosing or treating musculoskeletal injuries, such as fractures, dislocations, or joint replacements. They review whether proper management or care was provided and whether errors caused harm or worsened the injury. 

 Dentists or Oral Surgeons assess whether there were failures in dental care, such as incorrect diagnosis, treatment, or surgical errors, including tooth extractions or implants. Experts evaluate if improper treatment led to injury, infection, or complications for the patient. 

 Consultant Surgeons and Consultant Physicians assess whether proper informed consent was obtained from the patient before proceeding with medical treatments or procedures. They determine if the patient was fully informed of the risks, benefits, and alternatives, and whether the lack of consent contributed to harm. 

 Paediatricians or Neonatologists assess whether there was negligence in the diagnosis or treatment of a child or newborn. This includes failure to diagnose congenital conditions, improper treatment of paediatric illnesses, or delays in intervention that resulted in harm to the child. 

 Consultant Infectious Disease Specialists, Consultant Surgeons, and Consultant Physicians evaluate whether infections were properly identified and treated. They assess if timely treatment, including the correct use of antibiotics, was provided and whether failure to act resulted in severe complications like sepsis. 

 Psychiatric and Psychological Negligence 

 Anaesthesia Errors 

 Failure to Act on Test Results 

 Birth Injuries 

 Failure to Provide Adequate Pain Management 

 Failure to Refer to a Specialist 

 Failure to Prevent Medical Complications 

 Emergency Care Negligence 

 Fatal Medical Negligence 

 Gastrointestinal Negligence