Medical Negligence Case Evaluation

Summary

To assess a potential medical negligence case in Scotland, consider if there was a duty of care, a breach of that duty, causation of harm, and resulting damages. Denises situation involves a lack of communication and disruption in care, leading to significant distress. This may constitute medical negligence. Consulting with a local solicitor can provide personalized advice and assistance.

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Denise Smith
Hi Denise! What legal issue are you dealing with today?
I wish to know if I have a case for medical negligence before approaching a solicitor
To determine if you have a case for medical negligence in Scotland, consider the following points:
- Duty of Care: Was there a duty of care owed to you by the healthcare provider?
- Breach of Duty: Did the healthcare provider breach that duty?
- Causation: Did the breach cause you harm or injury?
- Damages: Have you suffered loss or injury as a result?
Could you share more details about the situation, such as what happened and when?
I am neurodivergent so please answer in an accessible way
Sure, Denise! Here's a simple breakdown:
*. Duty of Care: Did the healthcare provider have a responsibility to take care of you?
*. Breach: Did they fail to provide proper care?
*. Causation: Did this failure cause you harm?
*. Damages: Did you suffer any loss or injury because of it?
Could you share more about what happened and when?
Can I explain my story for further clarification?
Of course, Denise! Feel free to share your story, and I'll do my best to help you determine if you might have a case for medical negligence.
I am privately diagnosed and treated, and whilst there’s no legal requirement for shared care agreement, I did approach my GP prior to commencing and was assured they do accept shared care agreement,
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Denise, it seems like you are concerned about a potential issue with shared care arrangements. Could you provide more details about the situation, such as whether there were any complications or harm due to the GP's assurances or actions? This will help in assessing the situation better.
Mines was all in place, all relevant information from private healthcare provider was sent over, and again I was told it was accepted. When I called for gp medication, I was told very nonchalantly that the practice recently stopped all shared care agreements. This was not communicated to me. This left me in such despair as I couldn’t afford the £* per month. So I entered full adhd shut down/ burn out which has not ruined my life. I also went from high dose stimulants, to absolutely nothing. I have checked gmc standards, and there is a duty of care to communicate with patients and a duty of care to approach other preventatives/ options to not make the patient suffer, and they have completely abandoned me and left me with no other options
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It seems like you may have a potential case for medical negligence given the abrupt change in your care plan and the lack of communication, leading to significant distress. Would you like to be connected to local lawyers who can better assist you with your case?
Due to this, I have lost my university plsce and not been able to attend work, not attend to personal hygiene, nothing, unable to leave the house too. The depression and instant disruption change not only in my life, but my mental state left me suicidal and I had to be admitted into a psyckaotoev psychiatric hospital
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Denise, it sounds like your situation has caused severe distress and disruption in your life. This may indeed be a high value case for medical negligence. Would you like to be connected to local lawyers who can better assist you with your case? If so, could you tell me more about how the lack of medication impacted your daily life?
Within that time, I purchased medicine and started to get myself back on track. Unfortunately situational factors in my home such as a pest control (which I have evidence of) the hospital refused me my adhd medications that caused significant harm and stress, gas lit me and told me I was experiencing psychosis and was told I either be voluntarily patient or I would be detained
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Denise, your experience indicates significant distress and potential negligence. Would you like to be connected to local lawyers who can better assist you with your case? If so, could you please share your phone number?
Would you say the above can also count as negligence?
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Denise, based on what you've shared, there seems to be grounds for medical negligence due to the lack of communication and disruption in your care, leading to severe distress. Would you like to be connected to local lawyers who can better assist you with your case? If so, could you share your phone number?