Doctor Liability for Failure to Follow up or act upon Test Results

Medical testing plays a crucial role in patient healthcare, and after visiting a GP, it’s common to undergo various tests. We trust our GPs to diligently follow up on test requests and act upon the received results.

These are the types of testing that require proper follow-up and action by GPs or doctors:

• Blood test results
• Urine sample results
• Biopsy results
• X-ray images
• CT and MRI scan results
• However, if your GP or a hospital doctor neglects to follow up or take necessary action based on the test results, resulting in the deterioration of your condition, this could be deemed as medical negligence.

For those seeking medical negligence compensation due to GP or doctor failures, consult Garling&Co Lawyers. Our experienced medical negligence solicitors are here to guide you through the process. Contact us today to discuss your case.

Whenever you undergo a test administered by a doctor or healthcare professional, it undergoes analysis before the results are released to your doctor or directly to you. However, errors can occur during this critical process, leading to the unfortunate loss of your test results.

This loss can result in significant delays, as you may need to undergo testing once again and await the subsequent return of results. Time that could have been utilised for receiving appropriate treatment is wasted. When your test results or medical records go missing, the potential risk of your health condition deteriorating becomes a real concern.

Safeguard your well-being by seeking solutions to prevent the loss of test results and medical records. Act now to ensure timely access to the right treatment for a healthier future.

Misread test results pose a serious risk of misdiagnosis. Whether it occurs in the laboratory, imaging centre or the consulting rooms of your doctor such as your GP, the consequences can be detrimental. Imagine being informed that you don’t have the illness you were being tested for, while in reality, you do. This leads to prolonged delays in receiving the crucial treatment necessary for your recovery.

Moreover, misinterpretation can lead to an entirely different diagnosis. You might be treated for the wrong illness, causing severe long-term health repercussions.

Don’t compromise your well-being. Seek measures to prevent the misreading of your test results. Ensure accurate diagnoses and appropriate treatment for a healthier future.

Most, if not all, diagnostic tests and radiological investigations are capable of being misreported or miscommunicated. These include ultrasounds, x-rays, CT scans and MRI scans. Sometimes the results of a simple blood test could be overlooked and this could have catastrophic implications for the patient’s health.