Clinical negligence solicitor advice with treatment disputes

In an increasingly educated nation where the internet, libraries and other forums provide vast amounts of healthcare literature, it is becoming increasingly common for patients to question the treatments they are prescribed, often justly so. Sometimes treatment disputes may arise before the treatment is carried out, at other times disputes may concern the best interests of a child, and at other times disputes may arise following treatment, as a result of it proving unsuccessful.

In all such cases, the advice of an experienced and knowledgeable clinical negligence solicitor can be crucial in achieving the best possible outcome in difficult circumstances

Early-stage treatment disputes

A solicitor may become involved when patients, family and clinicians have been unable to agree on the best course of treatment. Where possible, George Ide tries to resolve such disputes as non-contentiously as possible, without going to court. However, in some cases, urgent circumstances may require quick action. Where this is the situation, we are prepared to act to ensure the patient's best interests.

Child treatment disputes

Sometimes doctors and parents may disagree as to a child's best interests. Where this concerns treatment, George Ide's solicitors can provide valuable advice and guidance from a position of knowledge and authority.

The British Medical Association offers the following guidance: "When asked to decide about treatment, the courts recognise their duty to protect children and have almost invariably said that serious treatment should be given against the wishes of parents where there is a good chance of it succeeding or providing significant benefit to the child. The courts are required, in their decision making, to have regard to the rights given force by the Human Rights Act, and to have the child's welfare as the paramount consideration."

Incorrect or negligent treatment disputes

Treatment disputes may arise after it is too late, in such cases a clinical negligence solicitor may be able to secure compensation for the pain, suffering, lost earnings and expenses incurred as a result.

Common causes of this type of dispute are failure to treat, failure to diagnose, misdiagnosis, incorrect medication, incorrect procedure or negligent execution of the correct procedure.

Advice with treatment disputes

For advice concerning a treatment dispute, contact our clinical negligence solicitors today. Call or find out more about our partners using this website.