Save a life and get sued!

[jamiefrost]

Originally Posted by TheDaddy

Incidentally procedures weren't followed, the normal dose is 50ml and he was given 4 times the amount, you make an argument stating he should get nothing and then spoil it with that sentence.

Just beacause he got the wrong dose doesn't mean that procedures were not followed. I have no idea if they were followed or not. Procedures could state that multiple independant checks are carried out checking that the correct does is given I don't know.

Maybe the wrong does was written down by the doctor invloved and administered by a nurse? This would not be a failure in procedures, just an accident.

Just to re-state, I don't think he should get anything from what we know.

JJ

[idi banashapan]

Originally Posted by alferret

The bloke is an arse, has he no shame?

certainly the comment of someone whom a friend would turn to in a time of need.

[Ramrod]

They gave him 4 times the normal dose of a drug which then left him permanently disabled. They messed up, pure and simple and he has therefore been awarded damages. Whats wrong with that?

[idi banashapan]

yeah, but if he had it the way he threatened, he'd be dead. in my book, that's worse....

[LondonRoad]

Originally Posted by Bender

yeah, but if he had it the way he threatened, he'd be dead. in my book, that's worse....

But he was sick and his life could be saved. The correct result should have been life saved with no physical disability.

[Ramrod]

Originally Posted by Bender

yeah, but if he had it the way he threatened, he'd be dead. in my book, that's worse....

Thats immaterial, he didn't end up with a damaged arm because of what he took to try to kill himself, he had a damaged arm because of a medical error.
In addition, he wanted to die. Imagine wanting to die but instead of that being 'saved' and having a crippled arm as a result of medical negligence.....

[Arthurgray50@blu]

This is what is wrong, with everything in this bloody country, we have a guy, who drinks a lot and then takes quite a lot of drugs, gets completely out of this world, and then the hospital saves his life, and he sues them becuase of a problem, what the hell is wrong with him, It was his own fault, NOT the hospital, what he should do, is give the whole to charity, as they deserve it more than him - he makes me sick.

[idi banashapan]

I'm not for nor against what he is doing to be honest. I just think people, including the media, are missing the real issue at hand, which is this man's mental state.

absolutely, waking up and being the result of a medical blunder is not going to help his being at all. who wouldn't feel worse off for it?

my point is that this man needs professional, psychological help more than he needs money, and I think his efforts would be greater rewarded if, instead of sueing the medical profession, he concentrated on getting better and getting to the root of his mind-state.

a drawn out, public inquiry, court hearing and legal battle does nothing for persona nor frame of mind. for someone already in a fragile state, this really could tip the balance. for his sake and the sake of his family, I hope it won't be a case of 3rd time lucky.

yes, the doctors/nurses made a massive mistake, and by all means should be investigated. but sueing them dry when hospital budgets are already so very very tight is only going to deny someone else requiring the service and attention they might need in an emergency.


seek compensation, yes, but why not look for free private health care (including psychological) for him and his family for the remainder of his life - something more useful and less demanding on an already over-stretched health system.

[icestar2]

Originally Posted by Arthurgray50@blu

This is what is wrong, with everything in this bloody country, we have a guy, who drinks a lot and then takes quite a lot of drugs, gets completely out of this world, and then the hospital saves his life, and he sues them becuase of a problem, what the hell is wrong with him, It was his own fault, NOT the hospital, what he should do, is give the whole to charity, as they deserve it more than him - he makes me sick.

You seem to be missing the point altogether. The Hospital made a mistake therfore that's the Hospitals fault is it not ?

[LondonRoad]

Originally Posted by Arthurgray50@blu

This is what is wrong, with everything in this bloody country, we have a guy, who drinks a lot and then takes quite a lot of drugs, gets completely out of this world, and then the hospital saves his life, and he sues them becuase of a problem, what the hell is wrong with him, It was his own fault, NOT the hospital, what he should do, is give the whole to charity, as they deserve it more than him - he makes me sick.

It's apparent that we live in a society in which there is no attempt to understand people who have a mental disorder... but some of us try to understand your posts Arthur

Yes the individual was in hospital because of self inflicted injuries but he was a sick man.

Imagine the scenario where a foolish man goes hillwalking, ill equipped and against weather advice. He gets into difficulty resulting in severe frostbite and when he's rescued he has to have his right foot amputated. Is he entitled to compensation if the doctor cuts off his testicles by mistake?

[Arthurgray50@blu]

You can read this story two ways, The guy tried twice to kill himself, saved by the hospital.

On the second visit, the hospital gave him slightly more of a drug, that caused a problem, and he is still alive, he then sues the hospital and they give hime compo, you cannot have it both ways, if they didn't save him, he would be DEAD. He will have a problem for the future, but will be ALIVE. He gets £90.000 you can't have it both ways, this is why it is wrong, he should still give the money to charity, what if he tries to kill himself again, the hopsital will still save his life won't they, His life is worth more than money, don't you think.

[idi banashapan]

Originally Posted by Arthurgray50@blu

You can read this story two ways, The guy tried twice to kill himself, saved by the hospital.

On the second visit, the hospital gave him slightly more of a drug, that caused a problem, and he is still alive, he then sues the hospital and they give hime compo, you cannot have it both ways, if they didn't save him, he would be DEAD. He will have a problem for the future, but will be ALIVE. He gets £90.000 you can't have it both ways, this is why it is wrong, he should still give the money to charity, what if he tries to kill himself again, the hopsital will still save his life won't they, His life is worth more than money, don't you think.

I think the issue is more about the hospital not following rules and regulations and administering a drug incorrectly. the fact remains that this could have happened to someone else who had not tried to commit suicide. indeed, without the investigation, the hospital may not have got the kick up the backside it needs to ensure this doesn't happen again.

it just so happens that this incident happened to a wannabe suicider. He is right to seek compensation, but he is seeking the wrong sort of payout imo.

[icestar2]

Originally Posted by Arthurgray50@blu

You can read this story two ways, The guy tried twice to kill himself, saved by the hospital.

On the second visit, the hospital gave him slightly more of a drug, that caused a problem, and he is still alive, he then sues the hospital and they give hime compo, you cannot have it both ways, if they didn't save him, he would be DEAD. He will have a problem for the future, but will be ALIVE. He gets £90.000 you can't have it both ways, this is why it is wrong, he should still give the money to charity, what if he tries to kill himself again, the hopsital will still save his life won't they, His life is worth more than money, don't you think.

Haha slightly more ? Since when has 4X been slightly more ?

It does not matter how you look at this story arthur the fact remain's that the Hospital made a mistake. What if you were in the Hospital for whatever reason and they made such a mistake is that ok ? obvoisly by your logic it would NOT be the Hospitals fault right ?

Also am with harmitage on this one. Having a family member with a mental illness myself(Not alcohol related) I see the total lack of understanding or unwillingness to accpet it.

[Mick Fisher]

The reason this Guy ended up in Hospital is completely immaterial.

The crux of the matter is that he was given inappropriate treatment and as a result has suffered long lasting injuries. Of course he is entitled to compensation.

[piggy]

the fact is he dosnt deserve a single bean, its all opinions and imo he should be sent on the next plane to switzerland and helped to die over there it would be cheaper.