subject: Techniques in Filing a Medical Negligence Complaint [print this page] Techniques in Filing a Medical Negligence Complaint
You should make a medical negligence complaint if you have received poor service from a healthcare professional or hospital. You might also have a medical negligence case in the event the doctors or staffs have been rude and shown deficiencies in courtesy. If you have been refused treatment or thrown out of an insufficient courtesy that's also considered medical negligence case. Patients who have encountered longer than expected waiting times for treatment also have a medical negligence case and may file a complaint particularly if the patient believe a doctor or certain staff might be a danger to the public and other patients.
These are a few common problems that we may generally encounter with regards to medical negligence case. However, there are various more circumstances which can affirm a medical negligence complaint.
You must make a compensation claim for medical negligence if you have suffered an injury or harm as a result of negligence. You can also make a claim if your condition, illness or injury has deteriorated due to a lack of care or skill. Compensation claim for medical negligence can also arise if you have suffered detriment in some way because of poor care that you have received from your healthcare provider.
Medical negligence complainant presently has time to complain and the National Health Service has more accountability which is a step in the right direction. You are entitled to have your complaint dealt with effectiveness and it must be appropriately investigated. You are entitled to hear the outcome of the complaint and investigation. You may also be entitled to compensation claim if you have been harmed.
You can take your medical negligence case to the Independent Parliamentary and Health Service Ombudsman if you are unhappy with the way National Health Service handled your complaint. You can create a claim for a judicial review if you feel you have been affected by an unlawful act or decision by the National Health Service.
If you make a complaint within a year of the relevant event, then you have the legal right to have your case investigated and be given a full and prompt response. Complaint process has two stages but you have to ask your hospital or trust first for a copy of its complaints procedure that will explain how to proceed with your medical negligence complaint. First stage is you need to refer the case in writing to the local medical professional or organization team. This is what we call local resolution and most cases are being resolved during this stage. If you're still unhappy, you can refer the matter to the Health Ombudsman that is independent of the National Health Service government.
