We pursued a GP negligence
claim for Linda following her GPs failure to refer her to an
endocrinologist for hyperthyroidism. Linda received £65,000
damages.
In late 1999, Linda attended her GP reporting that she was
increasingly experiencing night sweats, thirstiness,
tiredness and occasional dizziness. Eventually, in July
2000, her GP carried out blood tests, which revealed that
the Linda was suffering from hyperthyroidism.
Linda was not referred to an endocrinologist, as
she should have been and underwent a serious eye operation without
the eye surgeon being informed of her condition.
The eye surgery was unsuccessful and as a result of
the undiagnosed hyperthyroidism caused her to become anxious
and resulted in PTSD (post traumatic stress disorder), health and
anxiety phobia, depression and anxiety.
Prior to the illness, Linda had run a very
successful publishing company.
We pursued a GP
negligence claim for Linda for the GPs failure to refer her to
an endocrinologist.
The GP defended the claim even though the
General Medical Council (GMC) had found him guilty of serious
professional misconduct for his
actions. Not only did he argue that he was not negligent, but
also that Linda’s problems were unrelated to the failure to
diagnose hyperthyroidism.
Paul McNeil acted for Linda. The case eventually settled
well after proceedings had commenced and expert evidence
was exchanged. Linda accepted damages of £65,000 and the case
was taken on a no win, no fee
basis.
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