Common claims for GP negligence range from a misdiagnosis of cancer to errors in prescribing medication and a failure to refer a patient for further testing. You trust and rely on your GP for their medical care and advice. If they breach that duty of care you may have a claim for GP negligence.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\nGP negligence can affect your life and you claim for the effects today and in the future.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\nSome common claims for GP negligence are: <\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>- <\/i><\/span>
GP misdiagnosis of cancer claim<\/div><\/li>
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GP failure to refer for further tests claim<\/div><\/li>
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GP errors with a prescription claim<\/div><\/li>
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GP missed diagnosis of a condition claim<\/div><\/li>
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GP delayed diagnosis of a condition claim<\/div><\/li>
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GP failure to keep accurate medical records claim<\/div><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
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<\/span>GP misdiagnosis of cancer claim<\/h4><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div>
A GP misdiagnosis of cancer claim is a very common claim for GP negligence in Ireland. The effects on the patient of a GP misdiagnosis of cancer can affect their ability to fight the disease and to start early treatment before the cancer spreads.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\nTypes of cancer misdiagnosis by a GP:<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>- <\/i><\/span>
Misdiagnosis of stomach cancer as digestion issues<\/div><\/li>
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Misdiagnosis of skin cancer as eczema<\/div><\/li>
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Misdiagnosis of liver cancer as a bowel problem<\/div><\/li><\/ul>
If you suffer a misdiagnosis of cancer by a GP, you could see the cancer spreading, need invasive surgery, and you may miss valuable treatment time at the beginning of your fight with cancer when you are still healthy.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\nYou may have a GP negligence claim* if they misdiagnose your cancer as another condition.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
<\/span>GP failure to refer for further tests claim<\/h4><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div>
A GP failure to refer for further tests claim can happen after you suffer a delay in diagnosis and in beginning treatment for your condition. Your GP should always refer you for further tests to avoid a misdiagnosis or missed diagnosis of many conditions.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\nTypes of failure to refer for further tests claims: <\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>- <\/i><\/span>
Failure to refer a patient for tests for cancer when showing symptoms<\/div><\/li>
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Failure to refer a patient for a cardiac stress test when suffering chest pains<\/div><\/li>
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Failure to refer for endoscopy when a patient has digestion issues<\/div><\/li><\/ul>
A failure to refer a patient for tests can cause unnecessary stress to the patient as well as delaying the diagnosis of a condition and in receiving the correct course of treatment. <\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
<\/span>GP errors with a prescription claim<\/h4><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div>
A GP errors with a prescription claim is when the GP fails to prescribe the correct medication or correct dose of a medication to a patient in the surgery. Prescription errors can cause many issues, and the GP should be very careful when prescribing medications.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\nTypes of GP errors with a prescription: <\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>- <\/i><\/span>
Prescribing a medication that interacts with your existing medications<\/div><\/li>
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Failing to prescribe a medication as prescribed by the consultant<\/div><\/li>
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Giving incorrect dose instructions with the medication<\/div><\/li><\/ul>
An error with a prescription can affect your treatment and you may have a GP negligence claim for compensation if your GP is negligent with your medications. <\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>