GERSOWITZ LIBO & KOREK, P.C.
AM I THE VICTIM OF DIAGNOSTIC ERROR? When you are sick, you go to the doctor for a diagnosis and proper treatment. If your doctor fails to properly diagnose you, you may end up sicker than you were before your visit. In such cases, you may be entitled to monetary compensation for your physical pain and suffering, emotional and mental distress, loss of wages, and anything else caused directly by the diagnostic error.
COMMON TYPES OF DIAGNOSTIC ERRORS
HOW DIAGNOSTIC ERROR OCCUR
Misdiagnosis: a misdiagnosis happens
Lack of proper care and attention to
when a healthcare professional identifies
the symptoms presented by the
the wrong health condition based on the
patient
symptoms the patient presents.
Failure to diagnose: a failure to diagnose happens when a healthcare professional misses the connection between the patient’s symptoms and his or her overall condition.
Delayed diagnosis: a delayed diagnosis happens when a healthcare professional initially misses the connection between the patient’s symptoms and his or her overall condition.
Failure to order necessary tests to properly diagnose a medical condition based on the symptoms Failure to refer a patient to a specialist Failure to take heed of a patient’s personal or family medical history which could indicate a possible medical condition given the patient’s presenting symptoms Failure to Diagnose Cancer
If you or a loved one is suffering as a result of a diagnostic error or misdiagnosis, you may be entitled to monetary damages. FOR CONSULTATION • CONTACT NEW YORK MEDICAL MALPRACTICE LAWYERS (+1) 646-798-9805
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