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What ‘Standard of Care’ Means In Failure to Diagnose Cases
Not all instances of adverse medical outcomes are due to medical malpractice, but when a medical provider fails to diagnose an illness, injury, or medical condition due to negligence, oversight, or error, the case may rise to the level of medical malpractice if the doctor or medical facility breached the required standard of care….
Breast Cancer Misdiagnosis Leading to Stage 4: Legal Options
Few words are as frightening as a diagnosis of breast cancer, but what if the diagnosis is made when the cancer has reached stage 4 due to a medical provider’s earlier misdiagnosis? When assessing a cancer patient’s survival rate, early diagnosis and prompt treatment are critical aspects of cancer survival. A delay in treatment…
Types of Cancers That are Most Commonly Misdiagnosed
The only thing more frightening than a cancer diagnosis is receiving that diagnosis many months after first seeking medical attention for the symptoms, only to learn that the cancer has advanced by the time it’s accurately diagnosed. When caught in stage one, most cancers are curable. Even more advanced cancers can be cured when…
Delayed Cancer Diagnosis That Becomes Terminal in Arizona
When patients experience concerning symptoms and seek medical care, they trust their doctors to act promptly, order appropriate tests, and deliver an accurate diagnosis. Under Arizona law, physicians owe patients a legal duty of care to diagnose and treat conditions according to accepted medical standards. When a provider fails to diagnose cancer in a…
How Much Is a Cancer Misdiagnosis Wrongful Death Case Worth?
Losing a loved one to cancer is devastating, and even more so when the loss could have been prevented with timely and accurate medical care. If you suspect your family member’s death was due to a cancer misdiagnosis, a Phoenix medical malpractice lawyer can help evaluate your options and seek compensation for your losses….
Woman has unnecessary hysterectomy, files lawsuit and wins
So many of us trust our doctor implicitly. We count on him or her to be knowledgeable of every possible diagnosis and treatment. We trust that he or she has our best interest in mind. And because of this, we’re willing to do whatever it is our doctor recommends. The only problem is: what…
5 things you can do to avoid a misdiagnosis
A study published in the journal BMJ Quality & Safety states that approximately 12 million adults who seek outpatient medical care in the U.S. are misdiagnosed. That’s 1 in every 20 adults at risk for serious harm and even death. That’s why it’s best to arm yourself with information to protect you and your…