One of the most important things with a cancer diagnosis is to make it as early as possible. Medical experts agree that early detection gives people the absolute best chance of recovery. A big reason for this is that cancer becomes vastly more difficult to treat as it...
Medical Malpractice
Why are children particularly susceptible to misdiagnosis?
Doctors do not always get it right. Failing to make the correct diagnosis at the first opportunity can leave a patient to suffer unnecessarily as their condition worsens. They might even die if the treatment window is missed. While medical staff can misdiagnose...
How often are medical mistakes fatal?
Minor medical mistakes are very common. For instance, maybe your doctor thought that they gave you the painkillers that you needed, but they forgot. You’re uncomfortable, and you have to ask for the painkillers again, but there aren’t long-term ramifications. The...
How often do doctors misdiagnose children?
The most frequently misdiagnosed medical conditions are cancer, heart conditions and strokes. Yet those three things are most likely to affect adults. What is the story for kids? Do doctors usually get things right? Or could they misdiagnose them too? Doctors get most...