Category: Failure To Diagnose
Most doctors face malpractice claims sooner or later
Most doctors in Ohio and around the country will face medical malpractice litigation sooner or later. Studies reveal that more than half of the doctors...
ER diagnostic errors big source of malpractice claims
Medical professionals who work in Ohio hospital emergency departments face high pressure when diagnosing patients. They typically see people during a crisis, and they might...
Patients mistakenly diagnosed with burning mouth syndrome
There are many people in Ohio who may be experiencing a burning sensation in their mouth. If they go to their doctor, though, there is...
Why causation can be hard to prove in malpractice cases
One of the most challenging elements of a medical malpractice claim is proving causation. Malpractice laws in Ohio say that plaintiffs must prove two things:...
Survey: Lewy body dementia often misdiagnosed as Alzheimer’s
Lewy body dementia can be confused with the dementia that results from Alzheimer’s disease. In fact, a recent survey from the Lewy Body Dementia Association...
Anxiety often misdiagnosed as schizophrenia, according to study
Schizophrenia is a chronic and debilitating mental illness, but a study published recently in the Journal of Psychiatric Practice suggests that many of the patients...