Misdiagnosis
In medicine, a doctor’s diagnosis of a patient’s ailment shapes the care that the patient will receive. Doctors cannot treat patients without knowing what ails them, which is why providing an accurate diagnosis in a timely manner is so important.
Unfortunately, doctors do not always provide a patient with a correct diagnosis, and this mistake can have devastating consequences. If you or someone you love suffered harm after a doctor misdiagnosed your illness, contact the Pennsylvania medical malpractice lawyers of Lowenthal & Abrams, P.C., today at 610-667-7511.
The Dangers of Misdiagnosis
Misdiagnosis may start a series of events that end with the patient suffering severe harm. A doctor will diagnose a patient by observing the patient’s symptoms, performing testing when necessary, and using that information to come to a reasonable diagnosis.
If the diagnosis is wrong, the patient may:
- Receive incorrect treatment
- Receive delayed treatment
- Have his or her underlying ailment advance
Any of these effects can cause serious harm to an innocent patient. Incorrect treatments may be very potent, so patients may suffer harm if they receive treatment for ailments they do not have. Additionally, if a patient is actually suffering from a time-sensitive condition, his or her underlying ailment may reach a point where it is no longer treatable.
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A misdiagnosis can cause a patient to suffer serious harm or, in more severe cases, to pass away from his or her injuries. If you or a loved one suffered injuries after receiving an incorrect diagnosis, contact the Pennsylvania medical malpractice attorneys of Lowenthal & Abrams, P.C., at 610-667-7511 today.