Corinne McKenna LLB
Legal writer
Gynaecology Negligence Claims
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Gynaecology is vital to women’s health, and the care you receive from a GP or gynaecologist should be professional.
Unfortunately, medical negligence can occur, including misdiagnoses, mistakes during treatment and failure to diagnose cancer. All of these have a negative impact on your quality of life, but claiming compensation can provide financial support.
If you’d like to seek legal advice, please call 0800 234 6438 or use the online form to speak to a specialist. You’ll be connected to a no win no fee solicitor who will handle your case.
Gynaecology is a branch of medicine that focuses on women’s reproductive health. Gynaecologists diagnose, treat and prevent conditions and diseases of the reproductive system.
They perform a range of essential services, including treating the reproductive organs and diagnosing conditions like endometriosis. Many will also deal with hormones, pregnancy and birth control while also treating women with fertility problems.
Gynaecologists play key roles in identifying and diagnosing cervical, ovarian, and endometrial cancers. Some will also perform surgical procedures, including laparoscopies, biopsies and hysterectomies.
All people have the right to expect expert care from their medical professionals—whether it’s private or NHS treatment. While gynaecology is a complex field, there’s no excuse for GP negligence. Failing to meet the expected quality of care can lead to long-term disabilities and even fatalities.
According to NHS Resolution, there were 569 gynaecology negligence claims between 2018 and 2019. While the numbers were lower than A&E, obstetrics, general surgery and orthopaedic surgery negligence claims, gynaecology accounted for 5% of all claims.
Research from Target Ovarian Cancer says that 32% of women experience a delayed diagnosis, and 20% of these patients are too unwell to receive treatment.
Negligence from a medical professional can significantly impact a patient’s life. However, you can take back control by making a medical negligence compensation claim and holding the negligent party responsible.
Gynecological negligence often has lasting effects on a patient’s physical health, mental well-being, and quality of life. Each case is different, but it’s essential to remember that any form of negligent medical care is a significant issue, as it can cause patients to lose trust.
A gynaecological physical injury can result in lasting pain in the pelvis, back or abdomen. Many women require frequent treatment, including pain medication and revision surgeries. Other physical effects include:
Many people focus on the physical effects of medical negligence without considering the emotional toll. Victims of gynaecology negligence might experience the following psychological symptoms:
If you’d like to make a gynaecology negligence claim, you’ll need to prove that your injuries occurred as a result of negligence. The following components are vital to making a successful compensation claim:
The best way to establish whether you meet the eligibility criteria is to call 0800 234 6438 or fill out the online form for access to free legal advice. If the advisor thinks your claim will be successful, they’ll help you move on to the next step.
No win no fee medical negligence claims work differently to traditional solicitors. Opting for a traditional solicitor means you’ll have to pay an upfront fee, and compensation’s not guaranteed.
The high degree of financial risk means many people choose to claim compensation through a conditional fee agreement. These claims don’t have any upfront fees, and you’ll only pay the solicitor’s fee if they’ve successfully secured compensation.
Nicola is a dual qualified journalist and non-practising solicitor. She is a legal journalist, editor and author with more than 20 years' experience writing about the law.
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