Archive: Failure to Diagnose

A diagnostic error is a misdiagnosis, delayed diagnosis or failure to diagnose a patient. Diagnostic error lawsuits seek monetary damages on behalf of the victim for physical pain and suffering, emotional and mental distress, lost wages and more caused directly…

Colorectal cancer screenings are a vital tool in reducing delayed diagnosis that can lead to deadly results. When cancer screenings are performed correctly and in a timely manner, they may lead to an early diagnosis and a much greater chance…

Missed diagnoses, lack of diagnosis and failure to diagnose are defined as a lack of diagnosis that leads to no, delayed or inaccurate treatment. Failure to diagnose a patient with an illness can cause serious health problems for the patient…

Failure to diagnose cancer or the misdiagnosis of cancer symptoms can lead to devastating results as the cancer spreads to other organs that may be difficult or impossible to treat. The delayed diagnosis can also prevent a patient from receiving…