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Man to sue
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angie790
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I read this article a couple of days ago. While I am sympathetic to the man for what he is going through, I find it very hard to believe he was never once, throughout the whole process, made aware of potential complications. It's rarely a 'quick' process from beginning to end is it? What did he think he was signing when he put his signature to the consent form? As a (prior) financial advisor, I am sure he should be well aware of the necessity of reading the small-print. Also, the correct procedure he says carries no greater risk than the initial surgery did, so I don't quite see the relevance of that statement.
Zionaka
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Hmmm, also read this this morning. It actually spooked me quiet a bit then sent me onto an online search for news articles related to death and disaster after bypass. After reading a couple of articles I had to stop myself, bottom line, there are risks to everything.
We all go into this with our eyes wide open, we each have our fears and none of us want to be the one it does not "work for". From reading other peoples posts, it's reassuring to hear others say "secretly, I was waiting for something to go wrong" or "I thought my op would be cancelled" we all want the sucess story so badly.
This man knew what he was signing up for, of course I feel sorry for him, his outcome has been tragic, I pray God don't let that be me!
Informed consent. I can't read the horror anymore.... It's scaring the crap outta me, but funny that they seldom feature the triumphs in the press.
I'm gonna stick with reading your journals and articles here...
We all go into this with our eyes wide open, we each have our fears and none of us want to be the one it does not "work for". From reading other peoples posts, it's reassuring to hear others say "secretly, I was waiting for something to go wrong" or "I thought my op would be cancelled" we all want the sucess story so badly.
This man knew what he was signing up for, of course I feel sorry for him, his outcome has been tragic, I pray God don't let that be me!
Informed consent. I can't read the horror anymore.... It's scaring the crap outta me, but funny that they seldom feature the triumphs in the press.
I'm gonna stick with reading your journals and articles here...
I have read the article a few days ago and I think it is terrible (I am actually more inclined to use stronger words, but will keep those to myself!)
I feel sorry for the bloke, but come on! Suing the NHS? I can't believe he wasn't told about the possible complications. I myself was researching bypass for 2 years before even making the decision. I was well aware of all the risks, including death.
Any surgical procidure has risks, what will happen when people will start to sue NHS for failed organ transplants (when the body rejects donor tissue), or any bypass which went wrong?
How will this affect already strained for finances NHS? I don't think that this precedent will make NHS more willing to do free gastric procedures for people who need it (and most of us know what a pain it is to get funding already as it is).
PS: I am not talking about misconducts from the NHS staff, but about complications which can happen after surgery.
I feel sorry for the bloke, but come on! Suing the NHS? I can't believe he wasn't told about the possible complications. I myself was researching bypass for 2 years before even making the decision. I was well aware of all the risks, including death.
Any surgical procidure has risks, what will happen when people will start to sue NHS for failed organ transplants (when the body rejects donor tissue), or any bypass which went wrong?
How will this affect already strained for finances NHS? I don't think that this precedent will make NHS more willing to do free gastric procedures for people who need it (and most of us know what a pain it is to get funding already as it is).
PS: I am not talking about misconducts from the NHS staff, but about complications which can happen after surgery.
yorkshirelass74
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i agree with wombat, if the hospital were neglegant with their care or procedure, but complications unfortunately happen with any procedure, be it laser eye surgery, or heart surgery, its horrible yes, but its life.
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dottychic
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Negligence should always be legally dealt with I think but in this case I cant see any negligence. Although we dont have all the facts from what we are being told he is sayinghe wasnt aware that there could be complications........I cant see it myself. Every time Ive had surgery, which is a few times Ive always been made aware of the risks. x
