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A Philadelphia misdiagnosis attorney can help you to understand if you have a may have a claim for malpractice. A study published in BMJ Quality & Safety suggests that one out of every 20 adult patients suffer a misdiagnosis each year. These misdiagnoses occur in both office and hospital settings.  In addition, approximately 50% of these misdiagnoses were significant enough to risk serious harm to the patient. A Philadelphia misdiagnosis attorney can help hold doctors accountable for their actions and help you get your life back on track.

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Misdiagnosis vs. Missed Diagnosis

It is important to know the difference between a missed diagnosis and a misdiagnosis when you pursue a malpractice claim. A Philadelphia misdiagnosis attorney understands malpractice laws and how to apply them to your claim. 

Misdiagnosis

Misdiagnosis ccurs when a doctor attributes your symptoms to a condition that you don’t have. As a result, you may spend time and money on a treatment for the wrong condition. This can delay the patient from reaching the right diagnosis and the correct treatment to improve their help. In some cases, the disease progresses during the time of the misdiagnosis and can be harder to treat successfully once the true diagnosis is discovered.

Missed Diagnosis

This occurs when a doctor fails to diagnose a condition that they should have noticed. The result is that the patient often doesn’t receive any treatment at all. Many conditions, including cancer, are more successfully treated in the early stages. A treatable condition could turn fatal if the doctor does not diagnose it in time.


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Commonly Misdiagnosed Diseases

Cancer is the leading cause of death in developed and developing countries.  However, certain types of cancer have a high chance of cure if they are detected at an early stage and adequately treated. Delays by even weeks can increase risk of mortality for certain cancers. 

Bacterial meningitis can be misdiagnosed as viral meningitis or even strep throat. This causes delay in the appropriate treatment. Misdiagnosis might be delayed due to a failure to identify symptoms or order the appropriate testing.

The Lupus Diagnosis: Process and Patient Experience study found that 46.5 percent report being misdiagnosed with something other than lupus. Additionally, more than half were told that there was nothing wrong with them or that their symptoms were only in their head.

According to the Cleveland Clinic, because symptoms of Parkinson’s vary and can overlap with other conditions, it is misdiagnosed up to 30% of the time. 

If a person’s Lyme disease is not detected and treated early, the patient can experience lingering symptoms, even after treatment with antibiotics. This is called Post-treatment Lyme Disease Syndrome, or PTLDS.

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Protect Against Misdiagnosis

As a patient or a caregiver, it’s critical to speak up and be proactive. Ensure that your doctor knows your medical history. Also, be honest and descriptive in describing your symptoms. Ask “what else could this be?” when a diagnosis is made. One of the most common errors during diagnosis is when a doctor jumps right into one conclusion without considering alternatives. If you feel uncomfortable with the diagnosis provided, don’t hesitate to request additional testing or a second opinion. You are your own best advocate to prevent medical misdiagnosis.

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Our attorneys understand how terrifying it can be when your doctor makes a mistake that results in serious injury to your or your loved one. When you feel like there is no place to turn, you are not alone. Our Philadelphia misdiagnosis attorneys can help with cases of delayed, missed, or misdiagnosis. Call our offices today to get the assistance and resources that you and your loved one deserve.

Why should I contact a Philadelphia misdiagnosis attorney?

An experienced Philadelphia misdiagnosis attorney can be a pivotal resource as you navigate complicated legal waters. Your attorney can offer expert insight into your legal options for a malpractice case. They will act as your advocate and offer aggressive representation for your best interests. If you have been a victim of medical misdiagnosis, you may be eligible for the following forms of compensation.
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Compensation for Delayed Cancer Diagnosis

Medical expenses

You can seek compensation for hospital bills or medical expenses due to the missed or misdiagnosis. Many of these expenses may not have been necessary if the condition had been diagnosed earlier.
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Lost Wages

Your attorney can pursue compensation for time away from work due to the wrong diagnosis
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Pain and Suffering

These damages include compensation for emotional distress such as anxiety, depression, and mental anguish. They also include payments for physical pain caused by the misdiagnosis.
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Our attorneys understand how terrifying it can be when your doctor makes a mistake that results in serious injury to your or your loved one. When you feel like there is no place to turn, you are not alone. Our Philadelphia misdiagnosis attorneys can help with cases of delayed, missed, or misdiagnosis. Call our offices today to get the assistance and resources that you and your loved one deserve.