Choice of pain clinic cause of two strokes

Questioner

Dear, My mother underwent surgery for cancer, during which a large part of the sphincter muscle was removed. The operation was so intense that survival was not certain. Nevertheless, living with the current state of affairs without the operation was not an option. My mother is terminally ill and will therefore die. Her treatment is life-prolonging. My mother has a history of being addicted to various substances from the age of 15 to 48. My mother has been on a high dose of oxycodone since she had cancer and is experiencing a lot of pain from it. The dosage is high due to tolerance as a result of my mother's history. Namely 200mg long-acting and 160 mg short-acting. Now, on day 5 after the operation, the pain clinic has reduced my mother's oxycodone to 40mg. As a result, my mother had severe withdrawal symptoms, which caused two 'epileptic attacks'. After this, my mother was blind, which disappeared over the course of a few days. My mother ended up in the ICU. They made a CT scan of the brain, which showed that the part of the brain related to vision was darkly colored. They said that an MRI had to be made to determine the exact cause. It's been 2 weeks and there is still no MRI, because this is not urgent, we are told. The questions about why the oxycodone is being reduced for a woman who is terminally ill, and how it is possible that this could be reduced with such a high dosage, are not answered. The pain clinic has withdrawn from it and transferred it to the surgeon. Who has increased the oxycodone again to 60mg long-acting and 20mg short-acting. The idea is still that my mother will taper off. My mother is in a lot of pain, and this dosage does not relieve the pain. My mother has also not been discharged from the hospital yet. The question is, can we do something with this case? If so, what is your advice?

Lawyer

Litigating against improper conduct or filing a personal injury claim can be complex and depends on the specific circumstances of your case. Here is a general outline of how you might approach this: 1. Gather all relevant documentation: This includes medical records, photographs of your injuries, police reports (if applicable), witness statements, and other relevant information. 2. Seek legal assistance: Find an attorney or legal advisor who has experience with personal injury cases. They can help guide you through the process and help you identify your best options. 3. Hold the Other Party Liable: You or your attorney should send a letter to the other party formally holding them liable for the personal injury. In this letter, you should explain what happened, why you think they are liable, and what damages you have suffered. 4. Negotiations: Often there will be a negotiation phase where you try to reach a settlement with the other party without going to court. 5. Start legal proceedings: If negotiations do not lead to an acceptable solution, you can start legal proceedings. Your lawyer can help you draw up the necessary documents and can represent you in court. This is general advice only; every case is unique. Hiring a professional legal advisor could be very valuable in ensuring that you are best represented in these types of cases.

Lawyer

What an unpleasant matter for your mother and of course all of you as family. Regarding the administration of medication, there are different protocols for that. Given your explanation, something went wrong or incorrect with all the consequences. It surprises me that there are no clear answers from the care-providing angle. As a personal injury expert in liability law, I could ask questions on your behalf and possibly draw up a liability statement for you. This legal assistance can be provided free of charge. You can contact me via this platform or via: groenewegenjuristen@gmail.com Kind regards, Mr. Groenewegen, J.