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Lung Cancer Referral: Claiming Medical Negligence Compensation

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If you or a loved one have experienced a delay or mismanagement in lung cancer referral, you may be entitled to claim medical negligence compensation.

Receiving a prompt and accurate referral for cancer diagnosis is crucial for timely treatment and increased chances of recovery. However, when this process fails due to medical negligence, it can have devastating consequences.

In this guide, presented by The Medical Negligence Lawyers, we can explore the intricacies of lung cancer referral, the impact of medical negligence, and the steps you can take to seek the compensation you deserve.

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Your Rights: Breast Cancer Claims with The Medical Negligence Lawyers

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When it comes to breast cancer claims for compensation, it is important to instruct specialist Medical Negligence Lawyers on a No Win, No Fee basis for a case.

Breast cancer is a formidable adversary, but when medical negligence exacerbates an already challenging situation, seeking compensation becomes crucial. At The Medical Negligence Lawyers, we understand the significance of pursuing justice in such cases. In this article, we will guide you through the process of claiming medical negligence compensation specifically related to breast cancer, providing invaluable insights and highlighting the essential steps to ensure you receive the compensation you deserve.

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Missed Cancer Diagnosis – Medical Negligence Compensation

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If you or a loved one have experienced a missed cancer diagnosis, you could be eligible to claim medical negligence compensation on a No Win, No Fee basis.

When medical professionals fail to diagnose cancer in its early stages, the consequences can be devastating. If this has happened, you are not alone in your struggle.

The Medical Negligence Lawyers is here to guide you through the process of seeking compensation for the pain, suffering, and financial burden caused by such negligence. In this article, we will explore the complexities of missed cancer diagnoses, your rights as a patient, and how The Medical Negligence Lawyers can support you in your pursuit of justice.

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Outbreak of coronavirus causes 50% drop in lung cancer referrals

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Following the outbreak of coronavirus in March, Cancer Research UK has revealed that lung cancer referrals have dropped by an astonishing 50% during the pandemic.

This statistic is a huge cause for concern given that lung cancer remains one of the deadliest forms of cancer, and early diagnosis is absolutely critical when it comes to the best chances of survival.

There are a number of different factors contributing to this shocking statistic, and one of the main ones is understood to be similarities between lung cancer and coronavirus symptoms. Both illnesses can cause a persistent cough, a lack of energy, and breathlessness. Patients with these symptoms could be assuming that it is simply a case of coronavirus and they may not visit their GP to check if it could be lung cancer.

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How do you prove your medical negligence claim?

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Given that this area of law can be complex and requires a specialist lawyer, what’s the best way to prove your medical negligence claim?

There is evidence that we can obtain that is often seen as the ‘standard’ for this type of case. We can also use witness evidence from you which can help when a claim, especially when a claim is being disputed. This kind of evidence can be used to prove that you’re entitled to compensation and can  be used to value your case as well.

There’s also the need to make sure that you get a good lawyer on board. This can be the difference between succeeding with a case or losing out on thousands of pounds in compensation!

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Legal advice for cancer screening errors

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Cancer screening errors can be devastating and can have the potential to cause serious harm to patients. In some cases, the damage may be irreversible.

With this in mind, it’s important that we discuss this issue and advise patients about their rights when it comes to justice. Victims of an error can be entitled to make a claim for medical negligence compensation with us, and we may be able to offer No Win, No Fee representation.

There’s a great deal that needs to be considered in a case like this. When it comes to personal injury legal cases, our focus and dedication is on serious matters like these. Our team is here to help you.

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NHS screening problems: advice for patients

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When it comes to NHS screening problems for things like cancer, it’s important that patients get the right help when it’s needed.

But when things go wrong, patients can suffer. When problems are avoidable, that’s where we can help people.

Delayed diagnosis or delayed treatment that stems from problems with screening can allow a patient to make a medical negligence claim for compensation. Depending on what has happened, we may be able to offer No Win, No Fee representation.

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NHS cancer scans delayed over pensions problems

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It’s reported that there are delays with NHS cancer scans being read that has stemmed from an ongoing pensions tax row that has led to some NHS staff limiting the amount of overtime they do.

In some cases, cancer scans are being left for weeks before being dealt with, which can leave patients vulnerable to cancer spreading and the development of compilations. One example reportedly saw turnaround times jump from one week to one month, and some patients have turned up to appointments for readings to be given when scans haven’t been dealt with at all, leading to wasted appointments.

At the centre of this ongoing dispute is the patients who are vulnerable to suffering more when turnaround times are impacted. For a matter as serious and as left threatening as cancer, something needs to be done.

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Doctors missed cancer signs and symptoms

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It can be absolutely devastating for patients in cases where the doctors missed cancer signs and symptoms, and the impact can be severe and permanent.

It comes as no comfort when we’re told that we don’t have anything serious to worry about, only to discover later on down the line that there has been an error. As medical negligence specialists, compensation claims for a missed or incorrect diagnosis is a common type of case, and when it involves cancer, it’s a matter that needs to be taken seriously.

If this has happened to you or someone you know, here’s a little advice about what to do.

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NHS cancer screening programmes “unfit for purpose”

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NHS cancer screening programmes have been deemed as “unfit for purpose” by MPs in a report that has been looking into the effectiveness of screening in the UK.

This news come just a year after the huge IT glitch that led to hundreds of thousands of women not receiving vital breast cancer screening because their letters were never sent to them. We’re involved in legal action from that particular scandal, but the recent news of more widespread failures is incredibly concerning.

Medical negligence compensation claims that arise from a failure to diagnose and failure to treat can be common. If the NHS cancer screening programmes are not fit for purpose, we could see more cases of negligence that may shorten lives and cause permanent problems for patients.

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Breast cancer screening compensation

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You can find out if you’re eligible for breast cancer screening compensation today by contacting our team. We offer No Win, No Fee representation.

You may recall the horrifying discovery of the breast cancer screening “cover-up” from last May. We’ve launched legal action over this particular issue, although we can help you claim as well if you have been the victim of an incident involving breast screening.

The breast cancer screening compensation action is just one of the legal actions we’re helping people claim for right now. You may be able to claim as well.

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NHS accused of breast cancer scandal “cover up”

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The NHS has been accused of a breast cancer scandal “cover up” following revelations that almost half a million women aged between 68 and 71 in the UK did not receive their invitation for breast cancer screening as a result of a computer glitch.

75-year-old old Patricia Minchin did not receive her invitation for breast cancer screening, reportedly because of the error, and the cancer has since spread.

Ms Minchin has accused the NHS of a “cover up” in a scandal that has reportedly seen as many as 270 women die, possibly as a direct result of not receiving their invitations because of the glitch.

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