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Mistakes At Birth Can Lead To A Lifetime Of Suffering

Who so many people sue the NHS...

Each year, the NHS pays out around £620 million in compensation claims made through incidents of medical malpractice. It is estimated that around 1million patients are involved in cases of medical negligence, although the exact figure is something of a mystery as many patients do not pursue litigation and many cases are improperly recorded by the hospitals in question. Some of the highest payouts are made to cover the costs of the impact that medical negligence can have on a new-born baby during the birthing procedure. The Clinical Negligence Scheme for NHS Trusts revealed that a total of 604 patients were awarded compensation of £1 million or more as a result of the effects of medical negligence during childbirth.

Headline-grabbing cases

These figures are the ones that tend to make it to the press. A 10 year-old boy was awarded £7.1 million after medical blunders left him with severe brain damage from birth. A baby who was not delivered quickly enough was starved of oxygen, leaving him with severe disability, epileptic fits and requiring constant care for the rest of his life. He was awarded £9.7 million by a court to cover the costs of his care and to compensate for his injuries. However, stories such as these are just the tip of the iceberg. There are hundreds of other cases that do not make the headlines simply because the sums of money involved are much less. Despite this, these cases have a profoundly negative impact on the lives of the victims.

Maternity and childbirth are naturally full of risks, but improper medical attention can exacerbate the situation. Perhaps the most common injury suffered by mothers as a result of medical negligence is that of poor stitching after an episiotomy. An episiotomy is a cut used to widen the birth canal and make delivery easier. However, if this is not properly stitched the wound can cause the mother significant pain and discomfort. In addition, vaginal tears if not attended to properly can lead to further complications affecting the bladder and uterus.

Long-term impact

Children who are victims of medical negligence at birth tend to suffer the worst and the impact on their lives has long-term effects. The Institute for National Statistics has revealed that of all the children who have Cerebral Palsy, around 10% sustained this condition as the result of poor medical attention during their birth. Cerebral Palsy is usually sustained as the result of the child being starved of oxygen for a period of time, which leads to irreversible brain damage. Babies delivered with too much force from medical professionals are at risk of Erb’s Palsy - a motor condition characterised by the loss of control or motion of one arm.

While thousands of babies are delivered successfully in the UK on a daily basis, there are significant numbers of birth injuries to both mothers and babies that could be avoided. Those whose lives are affected by medical negligence have the legal right to seek recompense, regardless of how large or small the injury may be.

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