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Joachim Stanley acted for Mr B in a clinical negligence claim relating to the delayed diagnosis of skin cancer. Mr B asked his GP about a lesion on his skin on three occasions, over a period of 18 months. On …
Joachim Stanley acted for Mr B in a clinical negligence claim relating to the delayed diagnosis of skin cancer.
Mr B asked his GP about a lesion on his skin on three occasions, over a period of 18 months. On each occasion, his GP did not refer him for any investigation. Mr B got the impression that his GP wanted him to go away and stop bothering him. After the third GP appointment, Mr B decided to get a second opinion, and was shocked to learn that he was suffering from melanoma – a very aggressive form of skin cancer.
The melanoma was removed, but unfortunately he then developed a metastasis. After this, Mr B was informed by his treating hospital in very clear terms that his condition was terminal. Mr B sought legal advice and brought a claim against his GP for “lost years” (the projected number of years of life, lost as a result of the delay in his treatment) and a psychological injury. Mr B’s case was contested on all issues but Mr B was paid £40,000 in an out of Court settlement.