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Did A Wrong Diagnosis Have Serious Negative Affects?

When symptoms of an illness appear, a doctor or hospital has a duty to properly evaluate and test the patient’s condition until the correct diagnosis is reached. Only a proper diagnosis leads to the right treatment. A misdiagnosis, on the other hand, may lead to improper treatment or delay, causing the condition to worsen or injury to result. A wrong diagnosis of cancer, heart disease, infections and other medical illness can turn a treatable condition into a medical catastrophe.

If you or a loved has been seriously harmed by a doctor’s misdiagnosis, call the medical malpractice lawyers of Jacobs & Dow, LLC, in New Haven, Connecticut.

A Failure To Diagnose Cancer Can Delay Treatment

Early diagnosis of cancer often leads to effective treatment with a better outcome. A delay in diagnosis can result in more invasive treatment (for example, a mastectomy for breast cancer, rather than a much-less-invasive lumpectomy). When cancer is missed or misdiagnosed, the patient may lose the chance for effective life-saving treatment

A Misdiagnosis Of Heart Problems Delays Effective Treatment

Heart problems cause a variety of different symptoms, such as headaches, dizziness, pain in the shoulder or arm, or temporary vision problems. Many people don’t know that these symptoms may be the sign of an impending heart attack. When an older patient visits an emergency room with chest or epigastric pain he or she should receive a cardiac evaluation before being sent home. Failure to properly diagnose a dangerous heart condition can result in a delay of treatment, a worsening of the untreated condition, permanent injury to heart function, or death.

Ask For A Free Consultation With A Medical Malpractice Attorney: (203) 772-3100

To schedule an appointment and discuss your medical malpractice case or misdiagnosis, contact our firm today. In addition to weekday office hours, we are open for client meetings on Saturday mornings and by appointment on Sundays, holidays and evenings.