On behalf of Crandall & Pera Law, LLC | May 18, 2020 | Failure To Diagnose
Breast cancer is not just a risk for women. After all, men have breast tissue, lobules (milk-producing glands) and milk ducts. Wherever there are cells in the body, the risk for cancer is more or less present. Men in Ohio should know the more common types of breast...
On behalf of Crandall & Pera Law, LLC | May 4, 2020 | Failure To Diagnose, Medical Malpractice
There are three common types of skin cancer that affect the feet. Ohio residents should know that foot cancer is not necessarily uncommon since it’s not always the result of sun exposure. Some cancers are caused by viruses, chemical exposure, and inherited...
On behalf of Crandall & Pera Law, LLC | Apr 21, 2020 | Failure To Diagnose
Patients who seek treatment from Ohio doctors may feel as if they are the victims of a missed diagnosis or a misdiagnosis. A missed diagnosis occurs when a doctor fails to determine what health condition a person is experiencing. A misdiagnosis occurs when a patient...
On behalf of Crandall & Pera Law, LLC | Apr 2, 2020 | Failure To Diagnose
Ohio residents, especially women under 35, need to know about a disorder called postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome. It affects the autonomic nervous system, which is the part of the nervous system that controls the internal organs without one’s conscious...
On behalf of Crandall & Pera Law, LLC | Mar 24, 2020 | Failure To Diagnose
When Ohio residents have medical concerns, the first step is to see a medical professional for a diagnosis. If there is a failure to diagnose the problem accurately, it can exacerbate it. If a person is diagnosed with a condition and receives treatment for it only to...
On behalf of Crandall & Pera Law, LLC | Mar 13, 2020 | Failure To Diagnose, Medical Malpractice
In Ohio, patients depend on the correct diagnosis of dermatologic skin conditions. This is especially important when there are problems such as skin cancer that depend on a timely diagnosis and treatment. However, medical students, who eventually end up in a position...
On behalf of Crandall & Pera Law, LLC | Feb 21, 2020 | Failure To Diagnose
If you have been improperly diagnosed by a doctor or other emergency room professional, you may have been the victim of medical malpractice. A failure to diagnose your malady in a timely manner may lead to a worsened condition, and whoever came up with the wrong...
On behalf of Crandall & Pera Law, LLC | Feb 15, 2020 | Failure To Diagnose
In January 2020, the Journal of the American College of Emergency Physicians published a report showing how vaping-related lung injuries are liable to misdiagnosis. Ohio residents should know that if they are misdiagnosed, they run the risk of suffering from a...
On behalf of Crandall & Pera Law, LLC | Jan 14, 2020 | Failure To Diagnose
Lung masses and nodules are commonplace. The American Thoracic Society reports that as many as half of adults who get chest X-rays will have masses. Most of them arise from previous infections that left scar tissue. Even so, they often cause medical patients in Ohio...
On behalf of Crandall & Pera Law, LLC | Jan 8, 2020 | Failure To Diagnose
You trusted your doctor to deliver you from illness, but your life took a drastic turn when they came up short. Facing life after a misdiagnosis can be terrifying, but you may get some financial help in the wake of those grievous errors. Millions of adults face a...
