Misdiagnosis in the Primary Care Setting
When there is a misdiagnosis of many medical conditions, those conditions become more dangerous with a...
Surgical Errors Using Laser Technology
Surgical errors using laser technology are on the rise, according to an article appearing in the...
New Screening Techniques for Lung Cancer Screening
Lung cancer is one of the leading causes of death in the U.S. According to the American...
Misdiagnosis Is More Common Than Medication Errors
An interesting article on misdiagnosis appeared in this Monday’s Washington Post. The article, entitled “Misdiagnosis Is...
For Patients: Support National Nurses’ Week
For patients in a hospital setting, unfettered nursing care is the key to a successful outcome. ...
May Is Stroke Month
Stroke is a leading cause of death and disability in the U.S. Many strokes, also called...
Misdiagnosis Arising Out Of Failure To Do Lumbar Puncture
Misdiagnosis often occurs when physicians cut corners, jump to conclusions, ignore symptoms, and/or fail to rule out less...
Misdiagnosis: “The Doctor Didn’t Listen to Me”
Medical misdiagnosis is a major contributor to unnecessary treatment, increased medical costs and poor outcomes for...
The Latest in Lung Cancer Screening
Delay in diagnosis of lung cancer is a common basis for medical malpractice claims in the State of...
