Causes of Delayed Diagnosis
When it comes to serious injuries or illness, it is often essential for medical professionals to give an accurate diagnosis as quickly as possible. Depending on the nature of the sickness or injury, the patient may suffer additional pain or the illness may become untreatable if a significant amount of time is allowed to pass until a proper diagnosis is made.
Delayed diagnosis may be caused by lengthy wait times in emergency rooms, initial misdiagnosis of the problem, or failure to perform the correct tests to identify the cause of the problem. If you or someone you love has been injured by the negligent actions of a medical professional, contact the Washington medical malpractice attorneys of Fuller & Fuller at 800-570-4878 today.
How Delayed Diagnosis Can Occur
A diagnosis may be delayed by:
- Misdiagnosis of the problem during initial testing
- Failure to perform the correct diagnostic tests
- Incorrectly performed medical procedures
- Misplaced or misread lab results
- Inaccurate x-ray interpretations
- Surgical or other medical procedure errors
- Specialist referral errors
Significant delays in diagnosis can lower the chances of a successful recovery from injury or illness. It is important to have an experienced medical malpractice attorney on your side if you have been injured due to the negligent or reckless actions of a doctor, surgeon, or other medical professional.
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If you have suffered serious injury due to a delayed or incorrect diagnosis of an injury or illness, you may be eligible for compensation for your medical bills, pain, and suffering. Contact the Washington medical malpractice lawyers of Fuller & Fuller at 800-570-4878 to discuss your legal options.