Are MRSA and C Difficile New Hospital Acquired Infections?
MRSA is not a new infection. It has been known to exist since the 1960’s. It is however much more prominent than ever before due to lower cleanliness standards in hospitals and poor hygiene routines of medical staff. The elderly and ill are most at risk of catching the MRSA infection due the their immune systems being lower. Patients with drips or open wounds are especially vulnerable. Where a patient contracts MRSA whilst in hospital this may give rise to a claim for medical negligence if it can be shown that the source of the infection was the hospital or clinic. This also applies to C Difficile after a recent hospital outbreaks. “My reason for contacting you was to help me find a solicitor to deal with a medical negligence claim. My previous solicitor no longer does this kind of work. I can thoroughly recommend the services that 1stClaims offer for anybody who is seeking advice regarding medical negligence. The lady who took my details was very efficient and polite. Within hours I w
