Medical Misdiagnosis

One of the most common medical errors that occurs and endangers the lives of thousands of people every day is the misdiagnosis of symptoms or the failure to diagnose a medical condition in a timely manner. A misdiagnosis or delayed diagnosis is often a death sentence.

Statistics reveal that 40% of medical malpractice claims result from a healthcare provider's failure to diagnose a condition or disease. A misdiagnosis or delayed diagnosis can result from the healthcare provider's failure to order the correct diagnostic tests, a misreading or misunderstanding of the results of those tests or a failure to conduct a thorough medical history and examination of the patient.

Some common diseases that are often misdiagnosed or diagnosed too late are breast cancer, lung cancer, heart attack, appendicitis, cervical cancer, ovarian cancer and testicular cancer. Although there are no guarantees when it comes to medical treatment by healthcare professionals, there is a standard of care that must be followed. If this standard of care is not adhered to, negligence may lead to deadly errors.

If you live in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma or the surrounding area and you or someone you love has been the victim of a misdiagnosis or a delayed diagnosis, please contact an experienced medical misdiagnosis attorney at Stipe Injury Law today to schedule a confidential consultation to learn about your legal rights and whether you are entitled to compensation.