When you go to the doctor, you expect a timely and accurate diagnosis of your condition. Unfortunately, misdiagnosis, delays in treatment, or failure to diagnose happen daily in the medical field, often with life-threatening consequences. Each year, there are millions… Read More
Posts Tagged ‘misdiagnosis’
5 More Commonly Misdiagnosed Medical Conditions
Tens of thousands of patients die per year as the result of misdiagnoses, as well as other medical errors. Misdiagnosed medical conditions can be hazardous, leading to unnecessary treatment, lack of proper care, or unneeded trauma. Unfortunately, countless diseases and… Read More
The Most Common Medical Misdiagnoses
According to a study done by BMJ Quality and Safety, over 12 million adults that seek outpatient medical care receive a misdiagnosis; 28% of these misdiagnoses can be life-threatening. A misdiagnosis can lead to unnecessary treatments, increased cost, physical and… Read More
Misdiagnosis: When Is It Medical Malpractice?
We should be able to put our trust in medical professionals. Unfortunately, that trust is far too often betrayed. Successful medical treatment depends on a successful diagnosis. With this in mind, it goes without saying that the effects of misdiagnosis… Read More
Medication Errors: 3 Different Kinds
If you’re like most Americans, you place quite a bit of trust in medical professionals. But, in spite of their extensive training, doctors are not immune from making mistakes. Medical malpractice is all too common. Experts at Johns Hopkins University… Read More
The Most Common Causes of Misdiagnosis
Medical doctors have more education than those in just about any other discipline. It goes without saying that we should be able to trust them with our health and safety. But sometimes they betray that trust. Medical malpractice takes place… Read More
What You Need to Know About Diagnostic Errors
Even doctors can make mistakes sometimes. But, as you can imagine, these mistakes could have costly consequences. One big example of this is a diagnostic error. When a doctor incorrectly diagnoses a condition or fails to spot the signs to… Read More
The Two Most Common Types of Stroke
Strokes are in the top five causes of death in America because they can hit fast with damaging results. Although the thought of your or a loved one developing a stroke without warning is certainly unsettling, there are fortunately many… Read More
How Cancer is Affected by Misdiagnosis
When a doctor commits a diagnostic error, such as misdiagnosis it can lead to potentially fatal consequences. Especially in the case of cancer, a misdiagnosis can mean that a patient won’t receive the treatment they need in time to save… Read More
What Defines Medical Malpractice
When you give your time, money, and trust to a medical professional then you deserve to receive the best quality treatment to the best of their abilities. Everyone makes mistakes, but when doctors and surgeons have your well being in… Read More