Sepsis is a leading cause of death in the UK, with as many as five people dying of the condition every hour according to the UK Sepsis Trust. The condition can be treated if caught early enough, which is why it's important to be able to identify warning signs right away.
Michael Carson, a senior litigation executive at Patient Claim Line, a leading UK medical negligence law firm, has shared advice on the 'red flag' symptoms of sepsis and what patients can do if their doctor has missed the symptoms of sepsis.
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