If you believe that you or a loved one has experienced harm due to a missed diagnosis, it is important to consult with a medical malpractice attorney. The experienced medical malpractice attorneys at De Caro & Kaplen, LLP can evaluate the details of your case, review medical records, consult with medical experts, and determine whether you have grounds for a legal claim to seek compensation for the injuries and damages you have suffered.
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A missed diagnosis can be disastrous for patients. When a healthcare professional fails to accurately diagnose a medical condition or fails to diagnose it promptly, it can lead to delayed or improper treatment, causing further harm, progression of the disease, or even death.
There are various reasons a diagnosis may be missed or delayed. Some common factors include:
The consequences of a missed diagnosis can vary depending on the specific condition involved. Patients may experience unnecessary pain and suffering, require more invasive treatments, experience complications, or face a worsened prognosis due to delayed intervention.
According to a report published by the United States Department of Health and Human Services Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality, 1 in 18 patients in the United States receives an incorrect diagnosis in hospital emergency departments.
Five of the top ten misdiagnosed conditions in the study were related to brain injury and brain damage.
In the video below, De Caro & Kaplen, LLP partner Michael V. Kaplen discusses the findings of the study.
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