MEDICAL NEGLIGENCE COMPENSATION
HYPERBILIRUBINAEMIA - HYPOGLYCAEMIA
HIP DISPLASIA - KERNICTERUS
HYPERBILIRUBINAEMIA - HYPOGLYCAEMIA
HIP DISPLASIA - KERNICTERUS
Newborn babies are susceptible to several dangerous neonatal conditions which occur shortly after delivery. These problems must be treated as soon as possible to avoid difficulties later on in life and in extreme cases they can be fatal. Failure to recognise and properly treat neonatal conditions can be Medical Negligence and compensation for any long term illlnesses may be appropriate.
Medical negligence by doctors, nurses, midwives and consultants is a major cause of injury to newborn infants. If a child is not observed properly during the first few days of its life there is the risk of serious injury developing from a number of different causes known as neonatal conditions which include hip displasia, kernicterus, hyperbilirubinaemia and neonatal hypoglycaemia. These conditions can all have devastating long term effects, the most serious of which include permanent brain damage leaving a child severely mentally and physically disabled. General practitioners in particular should be familiar with hip displasia, kernicterus, hyperbilirubinaemia and neonatal hypoglycaemia but the sad fact is that many are not and are unable to diagnose these conditions most of which require minimal treatment for full recovery.
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Hip Dysplasia Medical
The most common neonatal condition that leads to medical negligence compensation claims is hip displasia which is dislocation of the leg from the pelvis and will almost inevitably require the child to undergo hospitalisation and major surgery if it is not diagnosed at an early stage. Success rates vary however the later treatment is started the less likely that it will be successful and lead to a full recovery with many late diagnosed children suffering a lifetime of physical disability. Hip Dysplasia is a dislocation of the leg from the pelvis and is a frequent cause of litigation. Examination of the hips should be carried out at regular intervals until a child is walking normally. To avoid a claim for medical negligence doctors and nurses should take every opportunity to check a child’s hips and if necessary refer the child on for specialist diagnosis. Hip dysplasia is often not diagnosed until the child is walking which may have already caused serious long-term damage that requires immediate operative treatment the outcome of which is often less than satisfactory.
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Neonatal Hypoglycaemia
Neonatal Hypoglycaemia is a condition which can cause brain damage to an infant. Doctors often do not recognise the extent to which the child is suffering from neonatal hypoglycaemia and as a result do not take appropriate action to prevent brain damage. Neonatal hypoglycaemia equates to low glucose levels in the child’s blood stream which may eventually lead to brain damage. Failure to recognise the signs and symptoms of this condition by healthcare professionals may be medical negligence.
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Kernicterus - Hyperbilirubinaemia
Kernicterus and hyperbilirubinaemia are conditions that may lead to Cerebral Palsy. There are well documented symptoms for Kernicterus and Hyperbilirubinaemia that can be missed by healthcare professionals. Doctors should recognise the signs and symptoms of an infant suffering from kernicterus and hyperbilirubinaemia and take appropriate action. Failure to diagnose in a timely manner can result in an action for compensation for medical negligence
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Medical Negligence Solicitors
If your child has been diagnosed with a neonatal condition including hip displasia, kernicterus, hyperbilirubinaemia or hypoglycaemia that has caused injury and should have been recognised earlier you may be able to make a medical negligence claim for compensation. Time limits apply and it is in your interests to obtain legal advice at an early stage. Failure to abide by the Limitation Act 1980 may mean that the opportunity to claim compensation is lost forever. Don't delay - take legal advice now.