Gastroenterology is concerned with the digestive system and its disorders. It includes the intestines, liver, stomach and bowels. It is a wide field of medicine however conditions and disorders might include:

• Gastro-intestinal bleeding
• Gastro-intestinal cancer
• Inflammatory bowel disease such as Crohn’s diseases
• Gastroenteritis
• Pancreatic disease
• Hepatitis C
• Ulcers
• Gallstones
• Jaundice

Negligence in this area might arise from situations such as:

• Delay in diagnosis of injuries, such as perforated bowels, or delays in diagnosis of conditions, such as Crohn’s disease
• Delay in diagnosis of gastro-intestinal cancer
• Negligent treatment during procedures such as endoscopy, colonoscopy, or during surgery

Gastroenterology injuries, conditions and diseases can be significant and cause long term pain and suffering. Significant rehabilitation is often required.

Burnetts have specialist medical negligence solicitors, who are accredited by the specialist AvMA and law society panels, who can investigate your claim and help secure compensation.