Misdiagnosis or Failure to Diagnose a Condition

When you visit the doctor with an unknown medical problem, you are relying on him to properly diagnose your condition.

2012-12-13

NEW YORK, NY, December 13, 2012 (Press-News.org) When you visit the doctor with an unknown medical problem, you are relying on him to properly diagnose your condition. This ensures that you will receive prompt treatment that can increase your chances of recovery. Unfortunately, this is not always the case. All too often, doctors fail to properly diagnose a condition, resulting in catastrophic consequences for the patient.

Studies have shown that approximately 40% of all medical malpractice cases are caused by a failure to diagnose a condition. In many cases, the treatment required once the condition is finally diagnosed properly will be much more costly, invasive, and painful than the recommended treatment plan had the condition been accurately diagnosed right away. In some instances, a delayed diagnosis can even mean the difference between recovery and death. This is particularly true for situations such as:

- Failure to diagnose cancer
- Failure to diagnose meningitis
- Failure to diagnose a heart attack

Common Reasons a Doctor Fails to Diagnose

There are many reasons why a doctor may fail to properly diagnose your condition. Some of the most common include:

- Failure to recognize a patient's symptoms
- Failure to read tests properly
- Failure to listen to a patient's concerns
- Failure to order the proper tests
- Failure to refer a patient to a specialist

When your doctor fails to take the steps necessary to accurately diagnose your condition, it constitutes medical malpractice and you may be entitled to receive compensation for your damages.

You Need an Attorney

If your doctor failed to properly diagnose your condition, you need the assistance of an experienced medical malpractice attorney who can make sure your rights are protected. A skilled and experienced medical malpractice lawyer will be able to evaluate your medical records to determine whether your doctor was negligent in making his diagnosis.

Proving negligence in medical malpractice is very difficult. It is important to have an attorney on your side who knows the medical principles involved, can bring in the proper expert witnesses, and has the ability to build a strong case that will increase your chances of success.

To learn more about failure to diagnose medical malpractice cases, please visit the website of Marc Albert, serving clients throughout the New York City metropolitan area.

Website: www.nycmedicalmalpracticelaw.com

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