Sueing the NHS help?

Question

I was told by the mental health authority that I do not have a heart problem and that this is anxiety neurosis.
But if they are now saying that they have detected a heart irregularity, then if it is treated; does this mean that I can sue the NHS or claim compensation.

It is on the grounds that they assumed that I had anxiety neurosis, neglecting the possibility that there may be a physical problem.

According to the parliment you can claim 20,000 pounds.

Answer 1

Well, if the NHS did something wrong and there is something to complain about then do it.

Answer 2

I know little to nothing about the workings of NHS but I do know a fair amount about cardiology.

A 'heart irregularity' hardly sounds like a life changing event...it doesn't even yet have a diagnosis. Have you been damaged by something the health authority failed to do?

In order to bring a suit you do need to suffer a damage. It can not be just that a mistake was made. You further need to proved that the error was made because of negligence. Finally you need to link that negligent error to a damage that you suffered and that damage needs to be quantifiable. If there was a small injury that happened to your heart and you are still able to do everything you used to be able to - I think you are on shakey ground - though if there are medications or treatments now required that you have to pay out-of-pocket then you might be reimbursed for them.

If I may - may I suggest you try working with your health care providers rather than view them as people who are not doing enough for you or are a gravey train to feed off of the second something does not go right. I think you will be happier and you will get better health care.

A final last point. I see that you ask a lot of questions but never select a best answer yourself - you leave it to voting which often times doesn't happen. If people take the time to answer you question, the least you can do is select a best answer.

Good luck to you.

Answer 3

After reading all the comments from different answerer, all I can tell you to watch out before suing, as you are fighting alone against an institution, the rest you should read between the lines. Thinking is fine but look before you leap.It's in your own interest.