My Nana was given drugs what she was alergic too.... - General Discussion

Laura1234 · 05-05-2006, 20:29

and she had told the Doctors/Nurses all the medications she wasnt able to take. She has been taken in hospital with a bad chest infection and now because of these drugs she cant breathe and is alot of pain, she was actually given these drugs TWICE!!! my family cant believe it.

What should we do, do we sue, or what??

Purity · 05-05-2006, 20:30

I'd wait and see if she's ok before you start thinking of legal action.

10bellies · 05-05-2006, 20:31

Why is people first reaction always to sue these days?

Laura1234 · 05-05-2006, 20:32

she nearly died and still could!!!

Ovalteenie · 05-05-2006, 20:33

that's pretty worrying if she is being given something she shouldnt

however.... are you sure her poor breathing is not more to do with her having a bad chest infection?

swirlygirl · 05-05-2006, 20:34

Did she tell them she was allergic to the medicine they gave her, or was it something new they'd given her?

Again, you don't sue for money though. What's the point? The NHS is cash-strapped as it is. Just ask for an investigation.

Purity · 05-05-2006, 20:34

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Originally Posted by Laura1234

she nearly died and still could!!!

For a start, no solicitor will take your case when the final result of the hospital's potential negligence is as yet unknown. If I were you I'd be praying that she's going to be ok rather than thinking who you can sue.

Crashed · 05-05-2006, 20:34

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Originally Posted by Laura1234

do we sue, or what??

Not another Sue thread,
do what i do read the label.

Laura1234 · 05-05-2006, 20:34

no its was 2 do with these drugs she was given

Kbox · 05-05-2006, 20:37

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Originally Posted by Laura1234

she nearly died and still could!!!

Well its right to think about the money then...

1972Cath · 05-05-2006, 20:38

I think you'd be better off spending time with your sick Gran rather than champing at the bit to make some cash out of her!

Obviously you really care, because you are already seeing the pound signs and posting on the internet, rather than making sure she feels ok!

Ovalteenie · 05-05-2006, 20:38

so her pain & difficulty breathing is nothing to do with her "bad chest infection" then?

Laura1234 · 05-05-2006, 20:40

Oh thanks very much every1 i was hoping you could help me but if im gunna get stupid remarks like "its right to think about the money" then I wont bother anymore, I though someone migh have some useful advice.

10bellies · 05-05-2006, 20:42

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Originally Posted by Laura1234

Oh thanks very much every1 i was hoping you could help me but if im gunna get stupid remarks like "its right to think about the money" then I wont bother anymore, I though someone migh have some useful advice.

1) if it's advice you wanted, there's a specific forum for it now.
2) 'every1' and 'gunna' aren't words.

lordoftheflies · 05-05-2006, 20:42

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Originally Posted by Laura1234

and she had told the Doctors/Nurses all the medications she wasnt able to take. She has been taken in hospital with a bad chest infection and now because of these drugs she cant breathe and is alot of pain, she was actually given these drugs TWICE!!! my family cant believe it.

What should we do, do we sue, or what??

I don't think you have a legal case just yet, why don't you take your nan to the doctors get them to prescribe the right drugs and see if she gets any better.

Laura1234 · 05-05-2006, 20:42

im actually disabled and cant get to see her!!! and iam very concerned about her it was actuall y my auntie who asked me to see if anybody had a simular situation as im only 16 and wouldnt be able to hire a soliciter to get a case!!!

1972Cath · 05-05-2006, 20:44

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Originally Posted by Laura1234

im actually disabled and cant get to see her!!! and iam very concerned about her it was actuall y my auntie who asked me to see if anybody had a simular situation as im only 16 and would be able to hire a soliciter to get a case!!!

Actually the case would have to be taken in your Gran's name and she would be assessed for legal aid! You could only act as a litigation friend, and your income would not be taken into account!

Your first reaction to think of the money makes me feel ill!

Purity · 05-05-2006, 20:45

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Originally Posted by Laura1234

Oh thanks very much every1 i was hoping you could help me but if im gunna get stupid remarks like "its right to think about the money" then I wont bother anymore, I though someone migh have some useful advice.

If your Nan is in hospital, what advice do you think a public forum can provide that her doctors can't? If you want medical advice - see her doctor who will have her notes and past medical history. If you want legal advice - see a solicitor who will be able to tell you if you have a case.

Edit: Many solicitors won't charge you for an initial consultation.

Glen · 05-05-2006, 20:45

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Originally Posted by Laura1234

Oh thanks very much every1 i was hoping you could help me but if im gunna get stupid remarks like "its right to think about the money" then I wont bother anymore, I though someone migh have some useful advice.

How about being more concerned about her getting better rather than if you can make a quick bit of cash out of the situation?

ImaPlum · 05-05-2006, 20:47

You would probably have been overwhelmed with concern for your poor gran and yourself had you not raised the issue of £££s in your OP. You possibly did not intend it the way it read.

People here are generally very caring of people that are going through sad/difficult times.

If you believe that your gran was given the incorrect medication having been told what she was allergic to then there should be an enquiry.

I wish your gran well and hope she recovers soon.

Crashed · 05-05-2006, 20:48

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Originally Posted by Laura1234

I though someone migh have some useful advice.

I posted "to read the label" if you or family member
collect a prescription, see what your getting,
read the booklet about "side effects"

Sadperson · 05-05-2006, 20:49

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Originally Posted by Laura1234

im actually disabled and cant get to see her!!! and iam very concerned about her it was actuall y my auntie who asked me to see if anybody had a simular situation as im only 16 and wouldnt be able to hire a soliciter to get a case!!!

Well you managed the Hilary Duff concert ok - are you seriously trying to tell us the hospital has less disabled access than a concert venue?

Sorry - but I really think your Nan would prefer you spent your time on something more productive than sueing the hospital before she's drawn her last breath

swirlygirl · 05-05-2006, 20:50

And I said to ask for an investigation.

Others have since said to chat to a solicitor.

I think you should perhaps look at the tone of your original post and that might give you an inkling as to why people weren't rushing to give you advice.

Laura1234 · 05-05-2006, 20:53

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Originally Posted by ImaPlum

You would probably have been overwhelmed with concern for your poor gran and yourself had you not raised the issue of £££s in your OP. You possibly did not intend it the way it read.

People here are generally very caring of people that are going through sad/difficult times.

If you believe that your gran was given the incorrect medication having been told what she was allergic to then there should be an enquiry.

I wish your gran well and hope she recovers soon.

thanks, but when i meant sue, It doesnt always mean money I j ust want something to be done about it, we dont want any money we just are so upset when my nana had stated that she couldnt take whateva medication and it just seem like they didnt listen 2 her, and im sorry if i have made my point of "sue" unclear.

robinsbatman · 05-05-2006, 20:53

Sorry to hear about your nan, but your post pretty much got what it deserved. Maybe your phrasing was unintentional, but it came across as though you were more interested in getting some money than anything else.

Perhaps your post would have got the responses you'd have preferred if you had posted something along the lines of "My Nan was given medication that she's allergic to, although the hospital knew of her allergy. She usually reacts like X - can someone tell me of other possible reactions she might have?". That sort of post would show concern for your nan, in which case you'd have probably been advised to ask the hospital or the GP for advice, make sure her medical notes are up-to-date & ask for the circumstances of how the mistake happened to be investigated so that someone else doesn't have the same thing happen to them.

I don't understand what you think suing the hospital is going to get you that an investigation won't. Unless of course you really are just after money...

05-05-2006, 20:29	#1
Laura1234 Forum Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 167	My Nana was given drugs what she was alergic too.... and she had told the Doctors/Nurses all the medications she wasnt able to take. She has been taken in hospital with a bad chest infection and now because of these drugs she cant breathe and is alot of pain, she was actually given these drugs TWICE!!! my family cant believe it. What should we do, do we sue, or what??

05-05-2006, 20:30	#2
Purity Forum Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: South Coast Posts: 10,452	I'd wait and see if she's ok before you start thinking of legal action.

05-05-2006, 20:31	#3
10bellies Forum Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Posts: 4,855	Why is people first reaction always to sue these days?

05-05-2006, 20:32	#4
Laura1234 Forum Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 167	she nearly died and still could!!!

05-05-2006, 20:33	#5
Ovalteenie Forum Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Gender: Male Posts: 6,158	that's pretty worrying if she is being given something she shouldnt however.... are you sure her poor breathing is not more to do with her having a bad chest infection?

05-05-2006, 20:34	#6
swirlygirl Forum Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Glasgow Services: VM everything for telly, V+, VM 20Mb broadband Posts: 4,402	Did she tell them she was allergic to the medicine they gave her, or was it something new they'd given her? Again, you don't sue for money though. What's the point? The NHS is cash-strapped as it is. Just ask for an investigation.

05-05-2006, 20:38	#11
1972Cath Banned User Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 91	I think you'd be better off spending time with your sick Gran rather than champing at the bit to make some cash out of her! Obviously you really care, because you are already seeing the pound signs and posting on the internet, rather than making sure she feels ok!

05-05-2006, 20:40	#13
Laura1234 Forum Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 167	Oh thanks very much every1 i was hoping you could help me but if im gunna get stupid remarks like "its right to think about the money" then I wont bother anymore, I though someone migh have some useful advice.

05-05-2006, 20:42	#16
Laura1234 Forum Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 167	im actually disabled and cant get to see her!!! and iam very concerned about her it was actuall y my auntie who asked me to see if anybody had a simular situation as im only 16 and wouldnt be able to hire a soliciter to get a case!!!

05-05-2006, 20:47	#20
ImaPlum Forum Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 1,322	You would probably have been overwhelmed with concern for your poor gran and yourself had you not raised the issue of £££s in your OP. You possibly did not intend it the way it read. People here are generally very caring of people that are going through sad/difficult times. If you believe that your gran was given the incorrect medication having been told what she was allergic to then there should be an enquiry. I wish your gran well and hope she recovers soon.

05-05-2006, 20:50	#23
swirlygirl Forum Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Glasgow Services: VM everything for telly, V+, VM 20Mb broadband Posts: 4,402	And I said to ask for an investigation. Others have since said to chat to a solicitor. I think you should perhaps look at the tone of your original post and that might give you an inkling as to why people weren't rushing to give you advice.

05-05-2006, 20:53	#25
robinsbatman Forum Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Reserved in Heaven Posts: 10,349 Blog Entries: 7	Sorry to hear about your nan, but your post pretty much got what it deserved. Maybe your phrasing was unintentional, but it came across as though you were more interested in getting some money than anything else. Perhaps your post would have got the responses you'd have preferred if you had posted something along the lines of "My Nan was given medication that she's allergic to, although the hospital knew of her allergy. She usually reacts like X - can someone tell me of other possible reactions she might have?". That sort of post would show concern for your nan, in which case you'd have probably been advised to ask the hospital or the GP for advice, make sure her medical notes are up-to-date & ask for the circumstances of how the mistake happened to be investigated so that someone else doesn't have the same thing happen to them. I don't understand what you think suing the hospital is going to get you that an investigation won't. Unless of course you really are just after money...