Medical Misdiagnosis Cases
There are so many medical misdiagnosis cases that get filed due to a doctor’s negligence. Usually, when visiting a doctor, a patient will describe their symptoms and then receive a diagnosis and treatment plan. The doctor must listen to the symptoms and use this information to connect it to possible conditions. Diagnostics and laboratory tests may be required before a health conclusion can be made. However, as the team at Cohen & Cohen has seen in past cases, doctors do not always provide a high standard of care for their patients, which can then lead to serious harm, injury, or fatality. After all, you expect to be properly treated when you go to the doctor, and don’t anticipate a mistake that risks your health and life. If you suspect medical malpractice has happened to you or a family member, we urge you to contact us now so we can do a consultation and advise what to do next.
Common Medical Misdiagnosis
Realizing your doctor made a crucial mistake with your diagnosis can be terrifying. We put our trust into the hands of medical professionals and look to them for answers. There are several ways that a misdiagnosis can occur, and timing can be a crucial factor. A doctor who failed to diagnose a patient within a reasonable time frame may be found guilty of medical malpractice. Common examples of medical misdiagnosis cases are listed as follows:
- Missed diagnosis: when a patient is given a clean bill of health when there is actually something wrong. This can be seen in cases that involve rare conditions or mild diseases that have physical and mental impacts.
- Wrong diagnosis: patient gets diagnosed with a medical condition that they do not have. This is often seen with patients who do not express the entirety of their symptoms or there was an error with a diagnostic test. Different conditions can have similar conditions and it’s up to the doctor to figure out which is the correct diagnosis.
- Surgical mishaps: one of the most common surgical mishaps is when a foreign body is left in the patient when performing surgery, such as sponges, an instrument, or assistive device. To prevent this from occurring, surgeons must perform a strict equipment count to ensure everything is accounted for before surgery is complete.
Consultations Are Available
There are limitless ways that a doctor or other medical professional may commit a grave error that results in the serious harm or fatality of a patient. Situations that may warrant filing medical misdiagnosis cases are not to be taken lightly. Those who want to know if they have grounds for filing a lawsuit against the offending doctor can contact our team at Cohen & Cohen for a consultation. Once we know what has happened and review the evidence, we can let you know if taking further action is warranted. Because each case of medical malpractice is different and unique to that individual, we strongly recommend a consultation to find out more. Contact us to speak with a dedicated legal professional who will be on your side the entire way through.
