Negligent Diagnosis of Cancer
There are a vast array of tests and procedures done to determine if the symptoms a patient is presenting with is, in fact, a type of cancer, but in the strata of difficult to detect...
Read MoreThe Stages of Cancer: Why Delays Can be Deadly
When giving an initial cancer diagnosis, the treating oncologist will often also determine the seriousness of the cancer by assessing which stage a patient’s cancer has progressed to. Staging is dependent on a number of...
Read MoreLung Cancer, One of the Deadliest Misdiagnosis
A delayed diagnosis in regards to any cancer can ultimately lead to complications and a higher staging, making this mistake incredibly detrimental, regardless of the specific disease. Some cancers, however, are more life-threatening than others,...
Read MoreDelayed Diagnosis of Colorectal Cancer
The delayed diagnosis of any type of cancer can have disastrous effects on a patient yet, it is, in fact, the most prevalent cause of all medical malpractice cases. This is no less true when...
Read MoreFailure to Diagnose Diabetes
Diabetes is a dangerous, and sometimes fatal disease, especially if left untreated. Diabetes can be caused either by genetic susceptibility and environmental factors, or come on later in life as a result of other health...
Read MoreWhat is Interventional Radiology?
Most people have experience with diagnostic radiology, as x-rays and other types of imaging are used in the diagnosis of many conditions and illnesses, but what they may not know, is radiology is a highly...
Read MoreTreating Children: How does Pediatric Malpractice Occur?
Children often present with different symptoms than adults do. Children’s bodies are smaller, in the process of developing, and generally more fragile than an adult’s. Therefore, it is important to understand what to look for...
Read MoreFailure to Follow Up on Lab Results
When meeting a patient for the first time, there is a complete diagnostic process physicians and healthcare workers must complete in order to correctly diagnose a patient, including various tests and labs. These tests are...
Read MorePrenatal Genetic Testing: When is your child’s birth defect the result of medical malpractice?
Prenatal genetic testing can be a powerful tool for parents. Proper diagnosis gives parents the opportunity to make informed medical decisions, either to prepare for a child with special needs or for termination of pregnancy....
Read MoreTop 5 Medical Misdiagnosis in Women
Why are women so often misdiagnosed? One of the major issues surrounding the misdiagnosis of women is the historical basis of healthcare research and testing, which has been centered around male anatomy. This leaves the...
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