Failure to Diagnose Diseases
What is failure to Diagnose? Failure to diagnose,
as it is known in the medical and legal communities, is a form
of medical malpractice, which is the negligent or incorrect performance
of the professional duties of health care providers and institutions.
Failure to diagnose and treat certain conditions is a failure
of individual doctors as well as a system in which insurance
companies restrict diagnostic testing and follow-up care. Doctors
spend more and more time getting approval for diagnostic measures,
while at the same time struggle to get reimbursed by the insurer,
as a result many doctors miss crucial data. Mammograms and colonoscopies
are often neglected because they will not be approved.
The number of claims is rising, insurance companies are reportedly
are facing near double the number of claims in the past three
years. Additionally insurance companies are paying more for these
failure to diagnose cancer than any other type of claim, because
the injuries are so significant.
Types of Claims:
Failure to Diagnose Breast Cancer, Read
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Failure to Diagnose Colon Cancer.
Failure to Diagnose Stroke and Heart Attacks.
Failure to Diagnose Cervical Cancer.
Examples:
A patient arrives at the emergency room complaining of pain radiating
down his back and arms. The staff concludes he strained himself
while golfing. He dies of a heart attack later that night after
being sent home.
A 57 year old man at his check up complains of stomach and bowel
problems. A colon cancer screen isn't done. He dies of colon
cancer within 6 months.
A 33 year old woman detects a lump in her right breast. The doctor
orders a mammogram. The test is reportedly negative for any cancer.
Several months later woman she is diagnosed with stage IV breast
cancer. The mammogram was misread. Failure
to Diagnose Breast Cancer Read More >>
What Should I do?
Misdiagnosis is not always malpractice, but you owe it to yourself
and your family to know for sure. Submit your case for a free
consultation. Our attorneys will help you determine whether Misdiagnosis
has occurred and the viability of your case. If you or a loved
one has been a victim of malpractice, legal action is not getting
even. It's about placing responsibility and raising the standard
of cancer care.