Man wrongly told he was dying gets £175k

12:50pm Tuesday 20th July 2010 in Local News

BELEAGURED Basildon Hospital bosses have paid £175,000 out in compensation after a man was wrongly diagnosed with leukaemia and told he had just a year to live.

Anthony Moore, 46, was actually suffering peripheral neuropathy, which is damage to the central nervous system.

It is believed to have been caused by prolonged and unmonitored administration of Linezolid – a drug used to treat MRSA – at the hospital.

Medics had earlier wrongly diagnosed MRSA in an infected wound and treated it with Linezolid.

However, Mr Moore had to be was re-admitted five days later suffering from severe anaemia, soft tissue swelling and a low haemoglobin count.

A statement from Mr Moore’s solicitor, Withy King, said: “The claimant was incorrectly advised he was suffering from leukaemia and would die within a year, but it was subsequently discovered he was actually suffering from peripheral neuropathy.

“The claimant alleged negligence in prescribing Linezolid as he did not have MRSA, and for failing to monitor blood results weekly in accordance with national guidelines.

“The liability was not disputed.”

Mr Moore’s legal team said he suffered damage to nerves in his arms, legs and left knee.

His gait – the pattern of his movement – was left abnormal, causing him to fall frequently, it was said.

Mr Moore, who previously worked as an engineer, said the effects caused restrictions to his work due to difficulties climbing ladders.

He said the symptoms were likely to be permanent, and he was likely to require further knee surgery with a risk of above knee amputation.

He also argued he suffered psychological injuries after being advised he only had a year to live.

Hospital spokeswoman Nicola Laver said: “As this was an out of court settlement, it would be inappropriate for us to comment.”

Comments (9)

1:55pm Tue 20 Jul 10

gitreal says...

Should have a got a lot more money than that!
Should have a got a lot more money than that! gitreal

2:04pm Tue 20 Jul 10

Colleen G says...

They've had enough MRSA outbreaks in that dump to be able to correctly identify it these days! Yet another example of wanton negligence, and yet another example of that trash executive whittle sytill keeping his excessive paypacket....the plonker aint even worth the minimum wage, but whats the betting every year for the last ten years he's received big fat bonuses too!
They've had enough MRSA outbreaks in that dump to be able to correctly identify it these days! Yet another example of wanton negligence, and yet another example of that trash executive whittle sytill keeping his excessive paypacket....the plonker aint even worth the minimum wage, but whats the betting every year for the last ten years he's received big fat bonuses too! Colleen G

4:25pm Tue 20 Jul 10

Trainman says...

My youngest son has been treated for IBS for the last ten plus years, brought up some blood recently, was hospitalised for almost a week, without so much as a scan, then sent home because the scan they need to do, can only be done at another hospital, so they claim.

This is Not Basildon Hospital, but Kings Lynn.

I wonder if my son can get compo for the excruciating discomfort he's been through, plus a refund on all the WRONG tablets he was prescribed and had to pay for?
My youngest son has been treated for IBS for the last ten plus years, brought up some blood recently, was hospitalised for almost a week, without so much as a scan, then sent home because the scan they need to do, can only be done at another hospital, so they claim. This is Not Basildon Hospital, but Kings Lynn. I wonder if my son can get compo for the excruciating discomfort he's been through, plus a refund on all the WRONG tablets he was prescribed and had to pay for? Trainman

6:08pm Tue 20 Jul 10

nails says...

A good lawyer, knows the law...........A great lawyer, knows the judge. !!!!!!
A good lawyer, knows the law...........A great lawyer, knows the judge. !!!!!! nails

8:10pm Tue 20 Jul 10

gitreal says...

Trainman wrote:
My youngest son has been treated for IBS for the last ten plus years, brought up some blood recently, was hospitalised for almost a week, without so much as a scan, then sent home because the scan they need to do, can only be done at another hospital, so they claim. This is Not Basildon Hospital, but Kings Lynn. I wonder if my son can get compo for the excruciating discomfort he's been through, plus a refund on all the WRONG tablets he was prescribed and had to pay for?
Errrrrrr... dont you live on benefits as it is? I don't think you have a case at all for your son. Did they tell him he was dying and had a year to live?

Something for nothing in your case it sounds like.
[quote][p][bold]Trainman[/bold] wrote: My youngest son has been treated for IBS for the last ten plus years, brought up some blood recently, was hospitalised for almost a week, without so much as a scan, then sent home because the scan they need to do, can only be done at another hospital, so they claim. This is Not Basildon Hospital, but Kings Lynn. I wonder if my son can get compo for the excruciating discomfort he's been through, plus a refund on all the WRONG tablets he was prescribed and had to pay for?[/p][/quote]Errrrrrr... dont you live on benefits as it is? I don't think you have a case at all for your son. Did they tell him he was dying and had a year to live? Something for nothing in your case it sounds like. gitreal

3:52pm Wed 21 Jul 10

maywood says...

gitreal wrote:
Trainman wrote: My youngest son has been treated for IBS for the last ten plus years, brought up some blood recently, was hospitalised for almost a week, without so much as a scan, then sent home because the scan they need to do, can only be done at another hospital, so they claim. This is Not Basildon Hospital, but Kings Lynn. I wonder if my son can get compo for the excruciating discomfort he's been through, plus a refund on all the WRONG tablets he was prescribed and had to pay for?
Errrrrrr... dont you live on benefits as it is? I don't think you have a case at all for your son. Did they tell him he was dying and had a year to live? Something for nothing in your case it sounds like.
Errrrrrrr... rather unfair comment,as you do not have the full facts,or do you ?.
[quote][p][bold]gitreal[/bold] wrote: [quote][p][bold]Trainman[/bold] wrote: My youngest son has been treated for IBS for the last ten plus years, brought up some blood recently, was hospitalised for almost a week, without so much as a scan, then sent home because the scan they need to do, can only be done at another hospital, so they claim. This is Not Basildon Hospital, but Kings Lynn. I wonder if my son can get compo for the excruciating discomfort he's been through, plus a refund on all the WRONG tablets he was prescribed and had to pay for?[/p][/quote]Errrrrrr... dont you live on benefits as it is? I don't think you have a case at all for your son. Did they tell him he was dying and had a year to live? Something for nothing in your case it sounds like.[/p][/quote]Errrrrrrr... rather unfair comment,as you do not have the full facts,or do you ?. maywood

7:38pm Wed 21 Jul 10

responsible1 says...

bad idea to accept an out of court settlement, his case is an ongoing one there are still future possible medical complications
bad idea to accept an out of court settlement, his case is an ongoing one there are still future possible medical complications responsible1

7:43pm Wed 21 Jul 10

Bester says...

An out-of-court settlement only helps that one individual. A full court case may have identified the hospital's key weaknesses, thereby preventing such a thing from happening again.
An out-of-court settlement only helps that one individual. A full court case may have identified the hospital's key weaknesses, thereby preventing such a thing from happening again. Bester

7:29am Thu 22 Jul 10

gitreal says...

maywood wrote:
gitreal wrote:
Trainman wrote: My youngest son has been treated for IBS for the last ten plus years, brought up some blood recently, was hospitalised for almost a week, without so much as a scan, then sent home because the scan they need to do, can only be done at another hospital, so they claim. This is Not Basildon Hospital, but Kings Lynn. I wonder if my son can get compo for the excruciating discomfort he's been through, plus a refund on all the WRONG tablets he was prescribed and had to pay for?
Errrrrrr... dont you live on benefits as it is? I don't think you have a case at all for your son. Did they tell him he was dying and had a year to live? Something for nothing in your case it sounds like.
Errrrrrrr... rather unfair comment,as you do not have the full facts,or do you ?.
Errrr he is always on here bleating about how ill he is and how many benefits he can't get. Sooo errrrr wise up
[quote][p][bold]maywood[/bold] wrote: [quote][p][bold]gitreal[/bold] wrote: [quote][p][bold]Trainman[/bold] wrote: My youngest son has been treated for IBS for the last ten plus years, brought up some blood recently, was hospitalised for almost a week, without so much as a scan, then sent home because the scan they need to do, can only be done at another hospital, so they claim. This is Not Basildon Hospital, but Kings Lynn. I wonder if my son can get compo for the excruciating discomfort he's been through, plus a refund on all the WRONG tablets he was prescribed and had to pay for?[/p][/quote]Errrrrrr... dont you live on benefits as it is? I don't think you have a case at all for your son. Did they tell him he was dying and had a year to live? Something for nothing in your case it sounds like.[/p][/quote]Errrrrrrr... rather unfair comment,as you do not have the full facts,or do you ?.[/p][/quote]Errrr he is always on here bleating about how ill he is and how many benefits he can't get. Sooo errrrr wise up gitreal

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