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Medical Misdiagnosis
What is Considered a Misdiagnosis and When is it Malpractice?
When mistakes like misdiagnosis are made in healthcare, the consequences are immense. There are over 700,000 deaths in hospitals every year, and medical misdiagnosis is one of the leading causes. These incidents lead to 371,000 deaths and 424,000 permanent disabilities every year, and those are just the confirmed cases. What is considered a misdiagnosis, and…
Read MoreThe Most Common Causes of Death in Hospitals and Healthcare Settings
Over 700,000 people die in hospitals every year. While not all these deaths are preventable, many are the result of errors in medical care. These wrongful deaths impact families, including spouses and children, for generations. Healthcare providers have a responsibility to provide an acceptable level of care for patients. While mistakes can happen in care,…
Read MoreDiagnostic Errors by Radiologists Alarmingly Common
Diagnostic errors can have serious consequences for patients. A misdiagnosis or delayed diagnosis of a medical condition can prevent treatment from reaching patients in a timely manner and may do irreparable damage. Often these errors can occur in radiology, where a patient’s scans are read and interpreted. A recent report reveals that radiology error is…
Read MoreEMS and Medical Malpractice
Medical malpractice occurs when a patient is injured due to the negligence or carelessness of a medical professional. While all medical personnel deal with high stress situations, EMTs and paramedics face some of the most stressful. When negligence or carelessness cause injury to the victim of a medical emergency, EMTs and paramedics can be held…
Read MorePediatric Malpractice Cases
When medical negligence occurs, patients who are already ill or injured may end up in a worse state than when they initially sought treatment. Children can also be the victims of medical malpractice, and the results may be devastating. Allegations of pediatric malpractice are much more common than one would think; and parents should understand…
Read MoreMisdiagnosis of Pregnancy-Related Conditions
Pregnant women undergo various tests at different points in their pregnancies to determine if babies are healthy and free from any types of diseases or disorders. Despite the administration of tests for Cystic Fibrosis, Down Syndrome, Fragile X Syndrome, Spina Bifida, Sickle Cell Disease, and Preeclampsia and related medical conditions, misdiagnosis of these and other…
Read MoreErrors in Genetic Testing
Genetic testing has become a valuable tool in diagnosing, treating, and preventing disease. Establishing a high genetic risk for certain diseases gives patients time to take preventive measures to avoid prolonged suffering. There is a risk in defensive medicine that patients may receive treatment that they do not really need. This risk is magnified when…
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