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By *reelove1969 OP Couple
over a year ago

bristol

does anyone have any experience of suing the nhs ?

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

My family did, it's not an easy thing to do. It took years for their case to be finalised but they did win

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By *mm_n_ZedCouple
over a year ago

Fareham

My sister did and lost - she didn't even get so much as an apology for what they did. It's very much a David and Goliath situation - some may win, most won't.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Have you asked Patient Liason Advice for some guidance or answers to your treatment ?

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By *bi HaiveMan
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over a year ago

Cheeseville, Somerset

From the Telegraph late last year.

"Official figures show the number of cases registered has increased by almost 20 per cent in just one year - and by 80 per cent since 2008.

Latest forecasts suggest the bill for negligence will soon reach £19 billion - almost one fifth of the total NHS budget.

In total 16,006 patients or bereaved relatives lodged claims against the health service during 2012/13, compared with 13,517 the previous year, a rise of 18.4 per cent."

So yes - it seems there's many that have experience. Plus with all the claims company ambulance chasing solicitors out there - I suspect it will only get worse and make it harder for genuine cases to be successful.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Also I know of a friend that's suing for her dad. He had a simple op and is left brain damaged. They have been suing for the last 3years and still no where near getting an outcome

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

And the reason a lot of negligence happens is due to over worked staff due to heavy case loads, working beyond their roles and over their paid hours. This is due to lack of finance in the nhs.

Suing will not improve things but will make things worse

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"And the reason a lot of negligence happens is due to over worked staff due to heavy case loads, working beyond their roles and over their paid hours. This is due to lack of finance in the nhs.

Suing will not improve things but will make things worse

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By *reelove1969 OP Couple
over a year ago

bristol

having been told have only 18 months to live wrongly i the hospital and doctors recommended suing ...it hadnt occurred to us until they said it

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

was told i had a very strong case but decided against it.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"And the reason a lot of negligence happens is due to over worked staff due to heavy case loads, working beyond their roles and over their paid hours. This is due to lack of finance in the nhs.

Suing will not improve things but will make things worse

You may be right but some people need to sue. My friends dad was left brain damaged from what was supposed to be a simple operation. He can no longer lead a normal life nor work. He has a mortgage and they are only able to cover the interest each month, they are suing to make his life easier and why shouldn't they?! That mistake should never have happened

Same as my brother he was treated by

A gp that the hospital employed as a consultant. He was never qualified to do what he did yet he diagnosed children with epilepsy, treated them with medicine that they are now unable to get off and it turns out alot of them just suffered with migraines. That is not a mistake, the hospital and doctor both knew what they were doing wrong

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"And the reason a lot of negligence happens is due to over worked staff due to heavy case loads, working beyond their roles and over their paid hours. This is due to lack of finance in the nhs.

Suing will not improve things but will make things worse

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By *reelove1969 OP Couple
over a year ago

bristol

"Have you asked Patient Liason Advice for some guidance or answers to your treatment ?"

thanks will try that

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By *ittykate84Woman
over a year ago

CHESTER

Im in the process after a doctor nearly killed me last year

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By *othingButCocoChanelWoman
over a year ago

Glasgow

"does anyone have any experience of suing the nhs ?"

Just involving a lawyer as we speak

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By *othingButCocoChanelWoman
over a year ago

Glasgow

"And the reason a lot of negligence happens is due to over worked staff due to heavy case loads, working beyond their roles and over their paid hours. This is due to lack of finance in the nhs.

Suing will not improve things but will make things worse

Try saying that when their mistake caused you to cremate your son

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Have you asked Patient Liason Advice for some guidance or answers to your treatment ?

thanks will try that"

There is usually a PALS based in each hospital, or a contact number. It can sometimes help get some answers and peace of mind, in a non-confrontational way.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"And the reason a lot of negligence happens is due to over worked staff due to heavy case loads, working beyond their roles and over their paid hours. This is due to lack of finance in the nhs.

Suing will not improve things but will make things worse

I hope you never have the need to sue for medical negligence!!!

It took my family 8 years to get a result and they settled the day before the trial.

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By *overs14Couple
over a year ago

norwich

We thought about suing after losing our little girl but decided against it.

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By *othingButCocoChanelWoman
over a year ago

Glasgow

"We thought about suing after losing our little girl but decided against it. "

Depends the circumstances i for my sons sake cant just sick back and allow what happend to just be sweeped under the carpet, not even sure i want money, i want them to admit fault

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By *emmefataleWoman
over a year ago

dirtybigbadsgirlville

"We thought about suing after losing our little girl but decided against it.

Depends the circumstances i for my sons sake cant just sick back and allow what happend to just be sweeped under the carpet, not even sure i want money, i want them to admit fault "
I think a lot of people feel the same way, when things are called into question.

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By *overs14Couple
over a year ago

norwich

"We thought about suing after losing our little girl but decided against it.

Depends the circumstances i for my sons sake cant just sick back and allow what happend to just be sweeped under the carpet, not even sure i want money, i want them to admit fault "

Can I ask what happened? Sorry if you've already said as I haven't read the whole thread x

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By *othingButCocoChanelWoman
over a year ago

Glasgow

I would rather not discuss in forums its a long story also, but there was a lot of missing notes, checks not being recorded and signed as done, vomits not being recorded

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By *overs14Couple
over a year ago

norwich

Ok sorry for asking. Hope you get somewhere with it x

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By *icketysplitsWoman
over a year ago

Way over Yonder, that's where I'm bound

"We thought about suing after losing our little girl but decided against it.

Depends the circumstances i for my sons sake cant just sick back and allow what happend to just be sweeped under the carpet, not even sure i want money, i want them to admit fault "

An apology is what most people want. Hospitals and professionals are advised to not apologise as that could lead to a suit. It's a terrible circle and ends up with people suing to get an apology.

I have a friend going through this right now. I know if the hospital and the senior nurse in question gave an apology she would not want to sue but she now feels she has to get justice.

Good luck. It's a long road.

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By *uby0000Woman
over a year ago

hertfordshire

knew a woman whose 18 year old daughter took herself to hospital with leg pain and was sent home and died from a DVT on the bus home

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I'm in the middle of if after they killed my 42 year old husband due to negligence

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By *othingButCocoChanelWoman
over a year ago

Glasgow

"We thought about suing after losing our little girl but decided against it.

Depends the circumstances i for my sons sake cant just sick back and allow what happend to just be sweeped under the carpet, not even sure i want money, i want them to admit fault

An apology is what most people want. Hospitals and professionals are advised to not apologise as that could lead to a suit. It's a terrible circle and ends up with people suing to get an apology.

I have a friend going through this right now. I know if the hospital and the senior nurse in question gave an apology she would not want to sue but she now feels she has to get justice.

Good luck. It's a long road.

Thanks, i am unsure of what i want from it, but i as a mother know i am right, and the speed they fed my premature son isnt right and caused his condition which killed him

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By *icketysplitsWoman
over a year ago

Way over Yonder, that's where I'm bound

Good luck. It's a long road.

Thanks, i am unsure of what i want from it, but i as a mother know i am right, and the speed they fed my premature son isnt right and caused his condition which killed him "

I had a premature son who died too. I went through similar feelings. I didn't sue because above all else I felt they had cared and tried to save him. I couldn't be sure that he wouldn't have died anyway.

You know what you are feeling. Get in touch with SANDS too and get some support.

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By *othingButCocoChanelWoman
over a year ago

Glasgow

Good luck. It's a long road.

Thanks, i am unsure of what i want from it, but i as a mother know i am right, and the speed they fed my premature son isnt right and caused his condition which killed him

You know what you are feeling. Get in touch with SANDS too and get some support.

I dont, nurses never recorded vital notes of him being sick so it looked as though he was tolerating milk and wasnt, not to sound bad but please dont make me sound like i am just grieving and looking for someone to blame coz that is not true, the consultant has even said if he could go back he would have done things differently

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By *icketysplitsWoman
over a year ago

Way over Yonder, that's where I'm bound

Good luck. It's a long road.

Thanks, i am unsure of what i want from it, but i as a mother know i am right, and the speed they fed my premature son isnt right and caused his condition which killed him

You know what you are feeling. Get in touch with SANDS too and get some support.

I'm sorry - I didn't intend for you to feel that I was suggesting you are just grieving. Of course you are grieving. Of course you know what happened with your child and I don't.

Do contact SANDS and see if they have someone who can help you. Having someone in your corner as you go through this makes a difference. It's a long hard road and I feel for you.

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By *othingButCocoChanelWoman
over a year ago

Glasgow

Good luck. It's a long road.

Thanks, i am unsure of what i want from it, but i as a mother know i am right, and the speed they fed my premature son isnt right and caused his condition which killed him

You know what you are feeling. Get in touch with SANDS too and get some support.

I'm sorry - I didn't intend for you to feel that I was suggesting you are just grieving. Of course you are grieving. Of course you know what happened with your child and I don't.

Do contact SANDS and see if they have someone who can help you. Having someone in your corner as you go through this makes a difference. It's a long hard road and I feel for you.

Thanks, i have my family though too and am more than capable of scrutinising every word they say so i will just see how the next appt goes

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By *overs14Couple
over a year ago

norwich

Hope it all goes well. My daughter died just before she was due to be born. I can't imagine how it would feel to have a baby born and then lose it.

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By *overs14Couple
over a year ago

norwich

Hope it all goes well. My daughter died just before she was due to be born. I can't imagine how it would feel to have a baby born and then lose it.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"And the reason a lot of negligence happens is due to over worked staff due to heavy case loads, working beyond their roles and over their paid hours. This is due to lack of finance in the nhs.

Suing will not improve things but will make things worse

my relative is a nurse and wouldn't dream of giving anything less then excellent care regardless how overworked, underpaid, whether she was working over her role or had a case load too big. They are terrible excuses for negligent behaviour.

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By *londeCazWoman
over a year ago

Arse End of the Universe, Cumbria

It's a hugely emotive subject...I'm not for suing because someone stubbed a toe and had a few weeks discomfort, however I have a friend whose full term child was born dead due to medical negligence (case won easily) and another friend who is currently in a Manchester hospital after our local hospital nipped her bowel during routine surgery causing huge complications (case just started)... I do think that the blame culture we have means that it's far too easy to bung a claim in and that means that genuine claims get a bad press

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By *londeCazWoman
over a year ago

Arse End of the Universe, Cumbria

I should add that my experiences of the NHS have been awesome (hip replacement) and the majority of friends and family would agree

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By *othingButCocoChanelWoman
over a year ago

Glasgow

"Hope it all goes well. My daughter died just before she was due to be born. I can't imagine how it would feel to have a baby born and then lose it. "

Its brutal, but i also cant imagine your situation either??

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I could have done but decided against it. Good luck

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I'm a nurse and medical negligence is always an emotive subject.

There are usually a catalogue of errors in a case that lead to sometimes the worst outcome and lots of other factors,

But as much as we work our ass off ( I am a stroke nurse) mistakes and errors happen in the nhs and should be reported and made answerable every time.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I like many others have lost someone close through the ongoing negligence of the nhs we didnt take it further maybe we shuld of. The bottom line is that the system is fucked! too many people either in jobs that they are not capable of doing and it seams to me too many people who just dont care enough!

it doesn't stop at the nhs the government funding in this country is massively miss spent. im not saying that better wages would suddenly make people good at there jobs but it would attract the people who are good at what they do. im afraid that its way too late for just a pay rise tho, this is just the start England is a sinking ship my fab friends its been going down for ages!!

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By *mm_n_ZedCouple
over a year ago

Fareham

"We thought about suing after losing our little girl but decided against it. "

Same here after a blunder led to the death of my son. After thinking it through we decided that no amount of money could compensate us for the death of our baby and what would we do with the money anyway? Take a fabulous holiday? Buy a car? It would have felt like blood money so we didn't pursue it.

In cases where someone has lost their ability to earn a living or need adaptations to their house then I feel they have every right to sue.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"We thought about suing after losing our little girl but decided against it.

Depends the circumstances i for my sons sake cant just sick back and allow what happend to just be sweeped under the carpet, not even sure i want money, i want them to admit fault

An apology is what most people want. Hospitals and professionals are advised to not apologise as that could lead to a suit. It's a terrible circle and ends up with people suing to get an apology.

I have a friend going through this right now. I know if the hospital and the senior nurse in question gave an apology she would not want to sue but she now feels she has to get justice.

Good luck. It's a long road.

They dont always apologise even when they have settled a negligence claim and paid substantial amounts of compensation! The medical professionals involved should be struck off if a case has been settled by them! If I fucked up in my job, I would get the sack but fucking up in my job doesn't ruin peoples lives. Their mistakes do!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"And the reason a lot of negligence happens is due to over worked staff due to heavy case loads, working beyond their roles and over their paid hours. This is due to lack of finance in the nhs.

Suing will not improve things but will make things worse

So if her workload comprises 15 hours of work to cram into her 8 hour shift, how exactly is she going to do that? I don't believe any medical professional goes to work thinking 'I'm going to give crap care today', but the fact remains that while all nurses and doctors have their patients best interests at heart, overwork often prevents this. It's worse in some trusts more than others too, so perhaps your relative is fortunate to work in one of the better ones?!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"And the reason a lot of negligence happens is due to over worked staff due to heavy case loads, working beyond their roles and over their paid hours. This is due to lack of finance in the nhs.

Suing will not improve things but will make things worse

Not all medical professionals do have the patients best interests at heart. Until you have suffered at the hands of medical negligence you have no idea how you would feel

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By *othingButCocoChanelWoman
over a year ago

Glasgow

"And the reason a lot of negligence happens is due to over worked staff due to heavy case loads, working beyond their roles and over their paid hours. This is due to lack of finance in the nhs.

Suing will not improve things but will make things worse

Not all medical professionals do have the patients best interests at heart. Until you have suffered at the hands of medical negligence you have no idea how you would feel"

Exactly

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By *lttattoocoupleCouple
over a year ago

Worcester

"And the reason a lot of negligence happens is due to over worked staff due to heavy case loads, working beyond their roles and over their paid hours. This is due to lack of finance in the nhs.

Suing will not improve things but will make things worse

Try saying that when their mistake caused you to cremate your son

I don't think she meant everyone should stop. Like yourself and the OP who have been seriously grieved yes! Yes you should. But for someone who's just trying to make some money then they should think twice. Our doctors and nurses are over worked and underpaid.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"And the reason a lot of negligence happens is due to over worked staff due to heavy case loads, working beyond their roles and over their paid hours. This is due to lack of finance in the nhs.

Suing will not improve things but will make things worse

compensation comes from individual trusts x so it does take money away from tje nhs x but i think if there are reasons then they should be answereable. I work for the nhs. A relative made a complaint to me about another nhs service and i escalated it. It was the first time their complaint was taken seriously. The band 8 nurse still defended her position. Instead of puttng herself in the patients position.

Patients are so vulnerable so they need an advocate. But complaints etc dont change whats happened and dont bring that person back.

I put my patients at the centre of what i do. N i dont get side tracked by anyone elses agendas.

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By *othingButCocoChanelWoman
over a year ago

Glasgow

"And the reason a lot of negligence happens is due to over worked staff due to heavy case loads, working beyond their roles and over their paid hours. This is due to lack of finance in the nhs.

Suing will not improve things but will make things worse

Try saying that when their mistake caused you to cremate your son

They are but i am training to be a nurse! She said the statement in general u dont know who she meant and didnt mean tbh

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By *ratty_DamselWoman
over a year ago

South East London

"And the reason a lot of negligence happens is due to over worked staff due to heavy case loads, working beyond their roles and over their paid hours. This is due to lack of finance in the nhs.

Suing will not improve things but will make things worse

I agree with you to a certain extent. However although I work for the NHS and a passionate supporter of it. At times bad practice is best brought to light this way.

For example if you were to give birth to an expected healthy child who was brain damaged through proven bad practice, what would you do?

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By *ratty_DamselWoman
over a year ago

South East London

"And the reason a lot of negligence happens is due to over worked staff due to heavy case loads, working beyond their roles and over their paid hours. This is due to lack of finance in the nhs.

Suing will not improve things but will make things worse

Patients are so vulnerable so they need an advocate. But complaints etc dont change whats happened and dont bring that person back.

I put my patients at the centre of what i do. N i dont get side tracked by anyone elses agendas.

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By *ratty_DamselWoman
over a year ago

South East London

Yes, the NHS has saved my life post birth for which I am forever grateful for.I was very lucky however because I was treated in a central London teaching hospital with world renowned specialists in my condition that was triggered by pregnancy.

Therefore I would NEVER knock it.....

As in any service though always bear in mind that there are also arseholes who think its more important to look good rather than roll their sleeves up and actually work as a member of the team. Such as 'super' nurses, Dr's ect who like the glory but don't actually pull their weight - therefore putting even further stress on staff.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

What I meant by my post is a lot of people jump on the bandwagon and try and get what they can from the nhs.

In some cases yes it is the right option, especially if needed to fund care etc.

I have also had bad care from nhs and it's most likely contributed to the fact that I am most likely now infertile.

I'm not saying issues shouldn't be addressed I am all for the complaints procedure, however personally I would rather that money went back in the NHS for further training and more staff.

I probably worded my earlier response wrong and I apologise as of course some people would need the finance to live with the outcome of the negligence.

I see it both sides as I used to work for the nhs (heard the old I pay your wages crap come out of peoples mouths when they had to wait to be seen) and I've had negligence from the Nhs. Personally if it was a private money making company and not the nhs I would of probably taken my own case further.

My biggest concern is the more money the nhs looses is the more chance of it going into privatisation which believe me it's the last thing this country wants

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Yes it was very simple and done on the advise of the hospital though I would say the payment at the end was not worth bothering with but at least I got an apology and they accepted they had been negligent

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

And I will just add that I believe all nurses always try and give excellent care but it's so frustrating when whatever you do you can't give the care you want to give, that's why I left the nhs to work in a hospice as it meant I finally had time to care for my patients and could give them the care everyone deserves.

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By *octor DeleriumMan
over a year ago

Wellingborough

"does anyone have any experience of suing the nhs ?"

You may wish to send me a pm.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

My daughter had a hysterectomy at 18 due to a twat of a doctor that seemed more interested at putting my concerns down that actually doing his job, because of him my daughter will never have children, personally I would drag him through every court in the land for his arrogance and bad practice but my daughter wont as she says it wont change anything

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I can assist if needed. Although i no longer work within the field. I've enjoyed my time suing and bringing my clients a good sum of compensation.

It's not easy. Time and patience is required. But, can be done quick if the right cards are played.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

It is so emotive. In terms of practicalities, the NHS has no compensation insurance. It has to budget for annual claims. It usually defends claims up to trial as that seems to be the deemed financial best policy. You are therefore unlikely to get any offer of settlement until you get to the doors of the court.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"It is so emotive. In terms of practicalities, the NHS has no compensation insurance. It has to budget for annual claims. It usually defends claims up to trial as that seems to be the deemed financial best policy. You are therefore unlikely to get any offer of settlement until you get to the doors of the court."

This is so TRUE!!

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By *he_original_poloWoman
over a year ago

a Primark shoebox in Leicester

I believe that the majority of people who have lost someone whilst they were in the care of the NHS start out with the intent of seeking justice and making sure mistakes/errors/ whatever doesn't happen to anyone else.

However, I also believe once the £-signs are waving around many seem to lose their honourable intentions. I believe this because of the teeny tiny percentage of big claim winners who then donate money back to the NHS to invest in improving care.

The money won't bring someone back..... taking it may well take someone else.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"I believe that the majority of people who have lost someone whilst they were in the care of the NHS start out with the intent of seeking justice and making sure mistakes/errors/ whatever doesn't happen to anyone else.

The money won't bring someone back..... taking it may well take someone else."

What about those whose loved ones have been left permanently severely disabled? Are they just interested in the £ signs?

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

The money won't bring someone back..... taking it may well take someone else."

Mistakes and errors will keep happening when those medical professionals who have caused catastrophic errors are still allowed to practice and are not struck off!

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By *teveanddebsCouple
over a year ago

Norwich

"And the reason a lot of negligence happens is due to over worked staff due to heavy case loads, working beyond their roles and over their paid hours. This is due to lack of finance in the nhs.

Suing will not improve things but will make things worse

And for some it's a simple case of some fuckwitted Locum not listening to what you say. Maybe their PI insurance having to pay out £25k will make him listen in future.

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By *teveanddebsCouple
over a year ago

Norwich

I make you right on that. In my case all I wanted was an apology, an acknowledgement that they'd made a mistake. All I got was closing ranks, then you think, fuck it, show me the money. All they seemed interested in my case, once they realised that I would win, is inserting a confidentiality clause. I refused and actually ended up with a lower settlement because I wouldn't agree to it.

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By *he_original_poloWoman
over a year ago

a Primark shoebox in Leicester

The money won't bring someone back..... taking it may well take someone else.

What about those whose loved ones have been left permanently severely disabled? Are they just interested in the £ signs?"

What about them?

If I wanted the point I was making to include people left with disabilities..... don't you think I would have said so?

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

The money won't bring someone back..... taking it may well take someone else.

What about those whose loved ones have been left permanently severely disabled? Are they just interested in the £ signs?

What about them?

If I wanted the point I was making to include people left with disabilities..... don't you think I would have said so?

Do you eat babies for breakfast?

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By *he_original_poloWoman
over a year ago

a Primark shoebox in Leicester

The money won't bring someone back..... taking it may well take someone else.

What about those whose loved ones have been left permanently severely disabled? Are they just interested in the £ signs?

What about them?

If I wanted the point I was making to include people left with disabilities..... don't you think I would have said so?

Do you eat babies for breakfast?"

Are you offering to cook one or just demonstrating the limits of your intelligence?

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By *icecouple561Couple
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over a year ago

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Does compensation come from the money allocated to the running of the NHS or insurance either that of individual medical professionals or hospitals?

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over a year ago

The money won't bring someone back..... taking it may well take someone else.

What about those whose loved ones have been left permanently severely disabled? Are they just interested in the £ signs?

What about them?

If I wanted the point I was making to include people left with disabilities..... don't you think I would have said so?

Do you eat babies for breakfast?

Are you offering to cook one or just demonstrating the limits of your intelligence?

My intelligence isn't limited at all, although you clearly feel it is and feel the need to question it which you are more than entitled to do. It's just that I don't think I've ever read a comment of yours on a thread that wasn't either sarcastic, bitter or caustic in some way and wondered whether there was a reason for it? In hindsight, maybe I should have worded my previous post in a more articulate manner?

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By *he_original_poloWoman
over a year ago

a Primark shoebox in Leicester

The money won't bring someone back..... taking it may well take someone else.

What about those whose loved ones have been left permanently severely disabled? Are they just interested in the £ signs?

What about them?

If I wanted the point I was making to include people left with disabilities..... don't you think I would have said so?

Do you eat babies for breakfast?

Are you offering to cook one or just demonstrating the limits of your intelligence?

Ohhhhhh.... this is about all of my posts, not just this thread. I see

I'd return the favour and comment on your posts... but I can't say I have given them that much attention.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

The money won't bring someone back..... taking it may well take someone else.

What about those whose loved ones have been left permanently severely disabled? Are they just interested in the £ signs?

What about them?

If I wanted the point I was making to include people left with disabilities..... don't you think I would have said so?

Do you eat babies for breakfast?

Are you offering to cook one or just demonstrating the limits of your intelligence?

Ohhhhhh.... this is about all of my posts, not just this thread. I see

I'd return the favour and comment on your posts... but I can't say I have given them that much attention."

Oh please, it's not attention l have been giving you, merely an observation. I can't explain why, but on here you do seem to remember those who have a forked tongue for some reason.

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By *he_original_poloWoman
over a year ago

a Primark shoebox in Leicester

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Oh please, it's not attention l have been giving you, merely an observation. I can't explain why, but on here you do seem to remember those who have a forked tongue for some reason."

You're not good at taking hints are you? OK.... You've gone well off track!

I posted my opinion, you didn't like it.... big deal, I'll get over it.

Feel free to criticise me in another thread... feel free to criticise me in every thread... but have the good grace to let this one go back on track.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

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Oh please, it's not attention l have been giving you, merely an observation. I can't explain why, but on here you do seem to remember those who have a forked tongue for some reason.

You're not good at taking hints are you? OK.... You've gone well off track!

I posted my opinion, you didn't like it.... big deal, I'll get over it.

Feel free to criticise me in another thread... feel free to criticise me in every thread... but have the good grace to let this one go back on track.

You are right. I have gone off track and I apologise to the OP. And as I have had the good grace to let this go, maybe you could have the good grace to sound a tad more happy, cheerful and endearing in some of your posts? Just a suggestion, no need for a response.

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By *teveanddebsCouple
over a year ago

Norwich

"Does compensation come from the money allocated to the running of the NHS or insurance either that of individual medical professionals or hospitals?"

In my case I sued the Practice and it was paid by an insurance company.

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By *icecouple561Couple
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over a year ago

East Sussex

"Does compensation come from the money allocated to the running of the NHS or insurance either that of individual medical professionals or hospitals?

In my case I sued the Practice and it was paid by an insurance company."

I wonder how that impacts on the argument that compensation payouts have a direct effect on the care the NHS provide. I assume that medical professionals will always have to have insurance.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

My mum died due to medical negligence .

I raised a complaint with pals

It was looked into it took a long time

And they decided due to the nature of the cause , that training throughout the nhs would be given

I wasn't after compensation as nothing can bring her back . So if by doing this it has helped saved others lives I for one am glad I did

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By *teveanddebsCouple
over a year ago

Norwich

"Does compensation come from the money allocated to the running of the NHS or insurance either that of individual medical professionals or hospitals?

In my case I sued the Practice and it was paid by an insurance company.

I wonder how that impacts on the argument that compensation payouts have a direct effect on the care the NHS provide. I assume that medical professionals will always have to have insurance."

I would imagine that some get to the stage where no insurer will touch them so they have to self insure. Or some bright bean counter p[oints out that if they self insure the premium money can be spent on more managers.

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By *othingButCocoChanelWoman
over a year ago

Glasgow

"My mum died due to medical negligence .

I raised a complaint with pals

It was looked into it took a long time

And they decided due to the nature of the cause , that training throughout the nhs would be given

I wasn't after compensation as nothing can bring her back . So if by doing this it has helped saved others lives I for one am glad I did "

I have also been told letters will go out to all staff in the unit about standards of care and lack of recording vital information

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By *nigmatic1Woman
over a year ago

A seaside town near you!

My brother lost his wife and was left with two young children through NHS negligence. Took a few years but he eventually won his case. Nothing could bring a beautiful young 26 year old girl back but at least his children were set up once they reached 18 as he put it all in trust for them. Ruined his life tho

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"My mum died due to medical negligence .

I raised a complaint with pals

It was looked into it took a long time

And they decided due to the nature of the cause , that training throughout the nhs would be given

I wasn't after compensation as nothing can bring her back . So if by doing this it has helped saved others lives I for one am glad I did

I have also been told letters will go out to all staff in the unit about standards of care and lack of recording vital information"

What good do letters do? These medical professionals need to sit in a room with those who have been affected by medical negligence, maybe then they might just realise the true cost of their mistakes

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By *othingButCocoChanelWoman
over a year ago

Glasgow

"My mum died due to medical negligence .

I raised a complaint with pals

It was looked into it took a long time

And they decided due to the nature of the cause , that training throughout the nhs would be given

I wasn't after compensation as nothing can bring her back . So if by doing this it has helped saved others lives I for one am glad I did

I have also been told letters will go out to all staff in the unit about standards of care and lack of recording vital information

What good do letters do? These medical professionals need to sit in a room with those who have been affected by medical negligence, maybe then they might just realise the true cost of their mistakes"

I know of course i said thats not enough, got yet another meeting next week

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"My mum died due to medical negligence .

I raised a complaint with pals

It was looked into it took a long time

And they decided due to the nature of the cause , that training throughout the nhs would be given

I wasn't after compensation as nothing can bring her back . So if by doing this it has helped saved others lives I for one am glad I did

I have also been told letters will go out to all staff in the unit about standards of care and lack of recording vital information

What good do letters do? These medical professionals need to sit in a room with those who have been affected by medical negligence, maybe then they might just realise the true cost of their mistakes

I know of course i said thats not enough, got yet another meeting next week "

And I wish you all the very best of luck but they just close ranks and try to fob you off. Obviously that is my experience xx

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By *qua vitaeWoman
over a year ago

Shropshire/Midlands

I do commend our doctors and hospital staff for the job that they do and after all, they are only human. However, mistakes involving lives - they should be brought to account. I know of several instances within my family where we could have complained or sued, but decided against it. I think it puts some people off with all the stress and time it takes to bring things to a conclusion, with no guarantees how it will.

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By *ittle_brat_evie!!Woman
over a year ago

evesham

"My mum died due to medical negligence .

I raised a complaint with pals

It was looked into it took a long time

And they decided due to the nature of the cause , that training throughout the nhs would be given

I wasn't after compensation as nothing can bring her back . So if by doing this it has helped saved others lives I for one am glad I did

I have also been told letters will go out to all staff in the unit about standards of care and lack of recording vital information

What good do letters do? These medical professionals need to sit in a room with those who have been affected by medical negligence, maybe then they might just realise the true cost of their mistakes"

I think you are right that letters are not enough but I think you are wrong to suggest that medical professionals do not realise the cost of their mistakes!

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over a year ago

"My mum died due to medical negligence .

I raised a complaint with pals

It was looked into it took a long time

And they decided due to the nature of the cause , that training throughout the nhs would be given

I wasn't after compensation as nothing can bring her back . So if by doing this it has helped saved others lives I for one am glad I did

I have also been told letters will go out to all staff in the unit about standards of care and lack of recording vital information

What good do letters do? These medical professionals need to sit in a room with those who have been affected by medical negligence, maybe then they might just realise the true cost of their mistakes

I think you are right that letters are not enough but I think you are wrong to suggest that medical professionals do not realise the cost of their mistakes! "

I have first hand experience and I know that they dont!!

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By *iewMan
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over a year ago

Angus & Findhorn

you will always get the truly wronged mixed in with the compensation hungry types.

it is what it is.

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By *ittle_brat_evie!!Woman
over a year ago

evesham

"My mum died due to medical negligence .

I raised a complaint with pals

It was looked into it took a long time

And they decided due to the nature of the cause , that training throughout the nhs would be given

I wasn't after compensation as nothing can bring her back . So if by doing this it has helped saved others lives I for one am glad I did

I have also been told letters will go out to all staff in the unit about standards of care and lack of recording vital information

What good do letters do? These medical professionals need to sit in a room with those who have been affected by medical negligence, maybe then they might just realise the true cost of their mistakes

I think you are right that letters are not enough but I think you are wrong to suggest that medical professionals do not realise the cost of their mistakes!

I have first hand experience and I know that they dont!!"

First hand experience with all medical professionals I presume.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"My mum died due to medical negligence .

I raised a complaint with pals

It was looked into it took a long time

And they decided due to the nature of the cause , that training throughout the nhs would be given

I wasn't after compensation as nothing can bring her back . So if by doing this it has helped saved others lives I for one am glad I did

I have also been told letters will go out to all staff in the unit about standards of care and lack of recording vital information

What good do letters do? These medical professionals need to sit in a room with those who have been affected by medical negligence, maybe then they might just realise the true cost of their mistakes

I think you are right that letters are not enough but I think you are wrong to suggest that medical professionals do not realise the cost of their mistakes!

I have first hand experience and I know that they dont!!

First hand experience with all medical professionals I presume. "

No, just the ones who caused my nephew to have cerebral palsy. And have you had first hand experience of all those medical professionals who you presume do realise the cost of the mistakes?

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By *ittle_brat_evie!!Woman
over a year ago

evesham

"My mum died due to medical negligence .

I raised a complaint with pals

It was looked into it took a long time

And they decided due to the nature of the cause , that training throughout the nhs would be given

I wasn't after compensation as nothing can bring her back . So if by doing this it has helped saved others lives I for one am glad I did

I have also been told letters will go out to all staff in the unit about standards of care and lack of recording vital information

What good do letters do? These medical professionals need to sit in a room with those who have been affected by medical negligence, maybe then they might just realise the true cost of their mistakes

I think you are right that letters are not enough but I think you are wrong to suggest that medical professionals do not realise the cost of their mistakes!

I have first hand experience and I know that they dont!!

First hand experience with all medical professionals I presume.

No, just the ones who caused my nephew to have cerebral palsy. And have you had first hand experience of all those medical professionals who you presume do realise the cost of the mistakes?"

Nope. Like any profession you get those who go above and beyond and those that don't and a whole bunch in between. I'm sorry you have had a bad experience and hope that your nephew and hopis family are able to come to terms with what has happened and live a full and happy life together but I maintain that not all medical professionals are ignorant to the effects their mistakes can have.

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By *illwill69uMan
over a year ago

moston

"does anyone have any experience of suing the nhs ?"

No, and personally I think suing the NHS to be immoral in most cases.

As pointed out by an earlier poster the NHS is having to spend more and more money most of that defending cases where people see a medical negligence claim as a way to a quick and easy buck. The money it costs defending those claims is money that should be spent on treating patients.

I could continue but I am sure that everyone can join the dots and follow my argument too its conclusion.

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By *at69driveMan
over a year ago

Hertford

"And the reason a lot of negligence happens is due to over worked staff due to heavy case loads, working beyond their roles and over their paid hours. This is due to lack of finance in the nhs.

Suing will not improve things but will make things worse

So if someone is left with an impairment that will leave them needing specialist equipment, adapting their home, losing their job are you saying that they should pay for this themselves when the damage has been caused by someone's negligence? If the damage had been caused by a road traffic accident we wouldn't think twice about making a claim. "
Good point. We could end up with people dying because surgeons are afraid of taking the risk in case they are sued. Maybe we should insist that those who have fears take out their own insurance before an operation starts. It does of course depend on your definition of negligence .

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over a year ago

What is immoral is that the NHS string out negligence for years and years in the hope that the claimants give up due to the stress. This incurs huge legal fees which the NHS then have to settle along with the compensation itself.

Until anyone has lost a loved one or had a loved ones life totally ruined by medical negligence then you are unable to say what you would do in the same circumstances. Some choose not to make a claim, others don't but to accuse people of being immoral "in most cases" is extremely unfair!

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By *icecouple561Couple
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over a year ago

East Sussex

"does anyone have any experience of suing the nhs ?

No, and personally I think suing the NHS to be immoral in most cases.

I could continue but I am sure that everyone can join the dots and follow my argument too its conclusion."

The dots of your argument only join in the way you think they will if the money that s being spent defending medical negligence cases is coming directly from the budgets allocated to running the NHS health care. I have no idea where the money comes from but I suspect that there is either a budget for it or insurance covers it. I very much doubt that making doctors, nurses, other health care professionals and hospitals exempt from legal action would put more money into the budget allocated to healthcare within the NHS in a culture where the fabric of the institution itself is being run down deliberately (in my opinion)in order to make those who can take out private health insurance.

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By *teveanddebsCouple
over a year ago

Norwich

"does anyone have any experience of suing the nhs ?

No, and personally I think suing the NHS to be immoral in most cases.

I could continue but I am sure that everyone can join the dots and follow my argument too its conclusion."

Well maybe they should employ more medical professionals and less management consultants then. That way there wouldn't be so many claims to take up their precious resources.

Which do you think more likely

Look guys we haven't had any claims this year, we can employ more doctors and nurses.

Great, less claims this year means that we 'managers' can trouser some kick ass bonusses.

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