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
Posts Tagged ‘diagnosis’
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What You Need to Know about the Failure to Diagnose
Medical malpractice incidents happen in a variety of ways and can lead to critical injuries and even wrongful death. For example, if your doctor doesn’t diagnose your condition in time to treat it, that could be considered an act of… Read More
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Diagnostic Errors for a Heart Attack
One of the most prevalent health problems in the country is heart disease, and it is unfortunately the cause of a large percentage of deaths of middle-aged men and women. However, a large part of heart-disease related injuries and deaths… Read More
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Is an Overdiagnosis Possible?
If you have heard of medical malpractice cases involving diagnostic errors, then you likely know about the dangers of misdiagnosis or missed diagnosis. But the pendulum can also swing to the opposite extreme in what would be called an overdiagnosis.
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4 Common Types Of Medical Diagnostic Errors
Diagnostic errors are more common than most people realize. In terms of patient safety, they present significant health risks which can often result in injury, or sometimes even death. Doctors have to be thorough with every patient; otherwise, they could… Read More
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Common Stroke Causes
Strokes are unfortunately somewhat common, but they can be preventable if you take certain measures to protect your body. When a stroke happens, it’s the result of blood being restricted from reaching your brain. This lack of blood leaves brain… Read More