Accident and Emergency Negligence
Given the often hectic nature of A&E wards, the potential for error can be high, especially with medical professionals attempting to see as many patients as possible. Common issues relating to A&E negligence include:
- Failure to diagnose and treat a fracture
- Inappropriate or substandard treatment of fractures
- Failure to perform and/or correctly interpret diagnostic blood tests
- Failure to order X-rays or scans and/or interpreting them wrongly
- Failure to recognise when someone is likely to harm themselves
- Failure to identify the seriousness of a condition and make the wrong diagnosis
- Inadequate cleaning, suturing and dressing of wounds