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 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 MoreWhy are Respiratory Infections so Dangerous?
The inability to breathe can be terrifying and lead to lasting damage, in fact a human can only survive around two minutes without oxygen before permanent damage is likely to occur. One of the most...
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 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 MoreAre There Errors in Your Medical Records?
Medical errors are the third leading cause of death in the United States. A Johns Hopkins study found more than 250,000 people in the U.S. die every year from medical mistakes, making it the third-leading...
Read MoreElectronic Health Records & Medical Malpractice – Getting All the Info?
Medical malpractice cases occur when a healthcare professional negligently causes an injury, or other damages to a patient, and the patient or their family files a claim. Health records will be referred to in medical...
Read MoreMedical Malpractice & License Revocation: Has the Process Stalled in Oregon?
License Revocation for Medical Malpractice in Oregon Medical malpractice occurs when a doctor or other healthcare professional fails to properly diagnose or treat a patient. This can lead to claims filed for damages incurred by...
Read MoreMisdiagnosis in Women May Leave Ovarian Cancer Undetected
It is an unfortunate fact that in the doctor’s office, women’s symptoms often are dismissed or underreported. Doctors may attribute indigestion, headaches or chest pain as symptoms of stress; or women may disregard such symptoms...
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