My Dad was admitted to a rehab facility for physical therapy. While there he contracted c-diff. Within a week he was dead of multiple organ failure. I am really upset and confused about all of this. I am wondering if I should persue this legally?
2006-07-28 07:18:31 · 4 answers · asked by Pamsinpain 1 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Infectious Diseases
There are too many things you haven't mentioned. Was he on long-term antibiotic therapy for something? That's usually how you contract c-diff. Was he on Flagyl for the c-diff? What was he in physical therapy for that he needed to be in a rehab facility? Sounds to me like he had a lot of other things going on if he died of multiple organ failure. You can see what the autopsy report says and if you feel that you have a case, contact a lawyer.
I'm so sorry. My father died of cancer when I was 5.
2006-07-28 07:28:02 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am so sorry for your loss. I don't think you can sue a rehab facility if someone catches something like that unless you can prove negligence. Also, if he was in a hospital before he went to rehab, there probably is a equal chance that he got the c-diff there. Contact a malpractice lawyer to make sure of your rights.
2006-07-28 14:32:32 · answer #2 · answered by butrcupps 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am a health-care worker, and they teach us that almost all of us carry c-diff in our nostrils (gross I know), but that it doesn't affect us as long as we are healthy. It usually only kills someone if they are debilitated or have poor immune function- the very old, the very young, the very sick. Sorry for your loss :(
2006-07-28 18:50:15 · answer #3 · answered by stormieserenity 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you should explain what is c-diff..cant help you sorry
2006-07-28 14:23:13 · answer #4 · answered by JJ 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋