There are several ways a misdiagnosis can take form:
Incorrect Diagnosis:
This may arise in situations where a healthcare professional diagnoses a patient with the wrong condition, resulting in a failure to identify the real source of the patient’s problems. This will be detrimental to patients who are provided treatment for a disease, illness or injury they don’t have.
Delayed Diagnosis:
Most illnesses tend to worsen if an early diagnosis does not identify the problem. For example, illnesses such as cancer or diabetes must be diagnosed as early as possible to ensure you receive the most effective treatment possible. In this context, any delay may be the difference between curative treatment and palliative care.
Failure to Diagnose:
A misdiagnosis can be identified where a healthcare professional has failed to detect signs of disease or illness, leaving a patient’s condition undiagnosed altogether. The result of a failure to diagnose may be a decline in the patient’s health, with long-term suffering and death also possible outcomes.
How our medical negligence solicitors can help:
At P.A. Duffy, we specialise in representing clients who have suffered medical negligence. Our expert team ensures the highest quality service to acquire the appropriate level of compensation based on your case. We pride ourselves on providing excellent client care and utilising our experience to provide expert legal advice.
If you have been affected and wish to speak to a member of our team, please get in touch via the following channels
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