In the medical professional, mistakes can potentially be detrimental to a person’s health. However, everyone is human and bound to make a mistake at some point. Diagnostic errors are more common that people may think in the medical field. Here… Read More
Archive for the ‘Failure to Diagnose’ Category
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Failure to Diagnose: What You Need to Know
Medical malpractice can occur in a variety of ways and can lead to serious injuries or even wrongful death. It is important to be informed about the different types of medical malpractice and how they occur. If a doctor doesn’t… Read More
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When Is Failure To Diagnose Considered Medical Malpractice?
Doctors are human and will make mistakes just like the rest of us. In the medical field, however, mistakes come at a much higher cost because you are essentially responsible for peoples lives and health. If your doctor fails to… Read More
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The Unfortunate Dangers of Delayed Diagnosis
We all have a process when coming under with an illness or injury, and most will take the time to go see a doctor. Whatever the case may be, you to get help. When this trip to the medical center… Read More
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Why Delayed Treatment Is A Serious Issue
Patients have a level of trust already in place when they enter a hospital or medical facility. It’s the expectation that sickness or injury will be cured under the treatment of a doctor. That expectation is not always met, unfortunately,… Read More
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The Top Medical Malpractice Claims
Medical malpractice is a situation that has a widespread impact on patients and hospitals. Our medical institutions are a place of trust, and when that trust is breached it becomes difficult to feel safe. While medical malpractice is many times… Read More
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Cancer And Misdiagnosis
Misdiagnosis is a serious issue. Sadly, these cases are rather common with those battling cancer. With a diagnosis that is precise and on time, it can essentially make the difference between life and death. While cancer is something nobody wants… Read More
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The Dangers of Sepsis
In the medical world, a single mistake can be devastating, and it happens more than hospitals would like to admit. To put it in perspective, more than 250,000 deaths occur per year in the U.S. due to medical error. It’s… Read More
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This Case of Stroke Misdiagnosis Ruined a Woman’s Life
A woman from Charleston, West Virginia, began pursuing justice for her misdiagnosis case in April of 2016. This woman, Lori Folio filed her case against Dr. Christopher Bowman and his employer, Dunbar Medical Associates, PLLC. Her claims of medical malpractice… Read More
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How Many Stroke Cases Are Misdiagnosed in the ER?
The emergency room is an infamous destination for anyone needing dire medical aid. Therefore, it is extremely important that each case is properly diagnosed, so that a solution can be found and properly applied. Unfortunately, one of the most misdiagnosed… Read More