All too often a delay in the diagnosis of a serious illness or medical condition caused by the medical malpractice of your doctor results in an tragedy. A misdiagnosis takes place when the is a delay in the correct diagnosis of a patient due to the failure of a medical professional to act in a manner consistent with his or her professions. The failure to conduct necessary tests after warning signs of an illness are a major contributing factor to tens of thousands of patient death each year. Monetary compensation is a legal right for those who have suffered due to the delayed or missed diagnosis of an illness by their doctors, medical specialists, or hospitals. Common causes of a delay in diagnosis include the failure to perform an adequate medical history, failure to perform a physical examination, the incorrect interpretation of a diagnostic test, and failure to order an appropriate consultation.
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Common Medical Conditions with Delayed Diagnosis
When a patient visits a doctor’s office, urgent care center or emergency room a medical care provided should be at the standard delineated by the medical profession. This includes investigating possible signs and symptoms of serious medical emergencies. Heart Attacks: Signs and symptoms which should advise cardiovascular specialists of a need for immediate medical attention include- pain discomfort and tightness in the chest, shoulders and arms
- General weakness, dizziness and fatigue including feelings of nausea
- Shortness of breath Anxiety
- Numbs a bluish color on the lips
- Dizziness and headaches
- Vertigo and a general loss of balance
- Issues with understanding or comprehending others
- Alterations in your senses including hearing, taste, and touch
- Numbness and general weakness
Other common misdiagnosis and delays in diagnoses include
- Crohn’s disease and other gastrointestinal medical issues including infections
- Cancers: Particularity prostate cancer, lung cancer, and breast cancer
- Delayed diagnosis of fetal distress resulting in severe care of birth trauma during the delivery process
- Delay in the diagnosis of injuries caused by traumatic impact including brain injury, internal bleeding, broken bones, and ligament damage.