Medical Negligence
Pearson Legal
Full Credential Description
Our client, who was in his 60s at the time, had been losing a large amount of weight and had had several falls when his GP referred him to the Fairfield General Hospital. A follow up CT scan of the thorax, abdomen and pelvis revealed sclerotic lesions and a PSA test was recommended. Prostate Cancer Delayed Diagnosis Two months later our client was experiencing more pain in his joints and treated for inflammatory arthritis.
An x-ray suggested the bone lesions found earlier were secondary to another issue and when he finally did have a PSA test it was found that our client had a highly elevated PSA and he was placed on the 2 week urology cancer pathway. Over one and a half years from his initial hospital visit our client was told he had metastatic prostate cancer and started on treatment to reduce his PSA levels and treat the cancer.
What is a PSA Test for Prostate Cancer? The PSA test is a blood test that measures the amount of ‘prostate-specific antigen' (PSA) in your blood. A raised PSA level may indicate prostate cancer, as was the case with our client. Then if you are not happy with the treatment from the hospital make sure you keep all your notes and document what is said to you and the dates.
A settlement of £15,000 was made by The Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust for pain suffering and loss of amenity. Special damages including addition care, cost of aids and ongoing treatment was also considered.
Measurable Results
Compensation settlement: £15,000
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