Diabetes is a serious condition that affects millions of people worldwide. When left undiagnosed, it could lead to severe health complications. It is essential to understand the potential dangers of failing to diagnose diabetes and why early detection is crucial for...
Failure To Diagnose
Are doctors liable if you forget to mention a symptom?
Forgetting to mention a symptom to your doctor can make you anxious and guilty, especially if you believe it led to a misdiagnosis. This concern is valid, but does the oversight absolve doctors of their responsibility? In most cases, forgetting to disclose all...
Understanding misdiagnosis and delayed diagnosis claims
Medical malpractice cases can be highly complex, and perhaps especially so when they involve a claim of misdiagnosis. In this blog post, we will explore the issues involved in these cases. Study: 795,000 seriously harmed by misdiagnosis every year One recently...
What to know about misdiagnosis
According to statistics, medical malpractice ranks as the third leading cause of death in America. Medical malpractice means that the doctor has fallen below a basic level of care. A common form of medical malpractice is misdiagnosis, and it occurs in one out of four...
When is a delayed diagnosis malpractice?
Each year, hundreds of medical malpractice cases are filed in New Jersey. In 2020, the figure was over 300. Medical malpractice is a serious problem that can result in personal injuries, and it erodes confidence in the medical profession. People trust their doctors to...
Can you miss Alzheimer’s?
When it comes to brain problems that could indicate early signs of dementia, doctors are often not diagnosing women as early as men. This is typically because of how women perform on memory tests, according to one study. If you're a New Jersey resident with a loved...
Lyme disease can be confused with other illnesses
As the summer months approach in New Jersey, people should take precautions when they head outdoors to prevent tick-borne illnesses. Deer ticks, which are common throughout the North, can carry and spread the bacteria that causes Lyme disease. When this illness is...
Is asthma underdiagnosed?
A recent study has revealed that many people in New Jersey might have been mistakenly diagnosed with asthma. While asthma may have been overdiagnosed in other areas, it might have been underdiagnosed in others. Since asthma is a complex condition with no official...
Failure to Diagnose Case Settles for Over $2M
Three physicians accused of failing to promptly treat a patient's heart condition agreed on March 6 to a $2.35 million settlement in an Ocean County wrongful death suit by the patient's family, Rabkin v. Varma.Jonathan Rabkin, 53, went to the emergency room at...
10 tips when telling a doctor your story
Do you ever feel like your doctor simply doesn't listen to you when you're trying to explain what's wrong? If so, here are a few tips you can use to get better results.1. Use graphs and drawings. Most people just try to tell their story verbally, but using a graphic...
