Misdiagnosis or Missed Diagnosis? Know Your Rights with a Medical Malpractice Attorney
Table of Contents Introduction Understanding Misdiagnosis and Missed Diagnosis Misdiagnosis: A Costly Error Missed Diagnosis: The Danger of Oversight Common Causes of Diagnostic Errors The Impact on Patients Physical and Emotional Toll Expenses in Money Decreased Quality of Life Your Rights as a Patient Knowledgeable Consent The Care Standard Seeking Legal Recourse Statute of Limitations The Role of a Medical Malpractice Attorney Case Evaluation Building a Case Negotiation and Settlement Trial Representation Types of Compensation Conclusion Introduction Patients put a great deal of trust in medical practitioners to appropriately identify and treat their ailments in the complex realm of healthcare. But what happens if a diagnosis is incorrect? Missed and incorrect diagnoses are frequent occurrences that can have detrimental effects on patients. It is important to know your rights if you or a loved one has been through something similar. The subtleties of misdiagnosis and missed...