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General Practitioner Claims
Although most clinical negligence claims involve hospital doctors, GP negligence claims are becoming more common. GPs are expected to deal with a broad range of injuries and conditions, so there is a lot of scope for error. GPs are required to have 'insurance' against such claims and there are a limited number of organisations who specialise in defending GPs. That is why you need a specialist firm such as Hart Brown with experience of dealing with claims for GP negligence on your side.
GP claims can be particularly complicated if:
- you are seen by a series of different GPs in relation to the same problem
- there is a referral to one or more consultants or hospitals
- the GP’s, hospitals and consultants all end up blaming each other
The most common claims against GPs include:
- failing to make a home visit when the available information suggested a serious health problem
- communication breakdowns between the GP and the hospital or a consultant
- failing to examine or investigate properly or failing to refer to an appropriate specialist
- errors in drug treatment for example failing to take account of allergies or simple over prescription
To speak to a specialist medical negligence solicitor who can help you with a GP claim or any other type of medical negligence claim contact us today by calling, emailing or filling in our free initial advice form.