Category: Failure to Diagnose

The failure to diagnose something that is right in front of the physician is a particularly frustrating experience for both patients and doctors. Of course, there are valid reasons why something might not be recognized – the failure to diagnose is not always proof of medical malpractice in Maryland or...

Failing to diagnose a serious infection that is rapidly spreading through the patient’s body seems to be a highly reported source of medical malpractice in Maryland and other states. A large jury verdict was recently entered on behalf of a man who was sent home from a hospital on Oct. 1, 2010...

Failure to diagnose is a common cause of medical malpractice in Maryland and other states. When it is a substantial factor in causing an injury or increased harm to a patient, the careless medical providers can be liable to the patient for damages. In one recent filing, the plaintiff has sued two...

In Maryland and other jurisdictions, when a hospital is sued twice in a short time for neglect dealing with the same issue, it may be an indication that something is amiss in its procedural protocol. Delayed treatment and a failure to diagnose a man in the emergency room resulted in...

All states, including Maryland, subscribe to the legal concept that a physician must fully inform the patient of a proposed course of treatment. This generally includes providing a description of the treatment, the risks, alternative treatment and alternative medical diagnoses. Physician negligence constituting medical malpractice can be found due to the physician...

A once almost unknown disorder in children and young adolescents has become a common household word over the past few decades. Now, as many as an estimated 7 percent of children are treated for Attention Deficient Hyperactivity Disorder, also known as ADHD. Of those children, though, it is not known how many...

Recently, a new physician penned an opinion piece for a local paper in her town. In it, she contemplated if her medical education went far enough, especially when communicating with patients concerning a possible doctor error or other uncomfortable conversations that are bound to occur during their professional careers. This particular medical...

One of the biggest concerns on the minds of patients who are facing a potentially serious diagnosis may be whether there is enough time for a second doctor's opinion. There is a new tool that may help some patients avoid the dangers of delayed treatment while seeking another medical professional's...

VA centers throughout the nation provide a valuable service to the brave men and women who have fought for their country. However, not every center meets the highest standard of care expected. A journalist recently noted that there have been millions of dollars worth of compensation paid to the families of soldiers...

Failure to diagnose is one of the main reasons that cardiologists face legal action from former patients. Occasionally, failure to diagnose is caused by incorrect test results, other medical issues or heart conditions that can mask more serious heart issues. When patients suffer because of accidental misdiagnosis and medical mistakes,...