Misdiagnosis
Misdiagnosis is one of the most detrimental forms of medical malpractice because it has the potential to cause so many varied and dangerous health consequences. Patients may be given the wrong medications or treatments, presenting them with unnecessary risks (especially with unnecessary surgeries). Misdiagnosis also causes a delay in treatment of the original problem, which may develop into a much more serious problem.
Recognizing Misdiagnosis
In order to determine whether or not you have been diagnosed correctly, you should watch for certain signs of misdiagnosis after treatment has begun. If you notice any of the following after you have undergone a surgery or have started taking a prescription medication, then you may have been misdiagnosed:
- You don’t seem to be getting better in the expected time frame
- You diagnosis is based purely on lab results or on one single factor
- Your doctor seems to be attributing common ailments and complaints to a specific, uncommon, or serious illness
- Your symptoms don’t seem to match the diagnosis you have been given
- Your doctor references a test you have never been given when he or she explains your diagnosis
If you have experienced any of the above mentioned warning signs, you need to talk to your doctor as quickly as possible to make sure that your health is taken care of. After that, contact a Pennsylvania medical malpractice lawyer to being the process of pursuing the compensation you deserve.
Contact Us
If you have been a victim of wrong diagnosis or would like to learn more about this form of medical malpractice, then the Pennsylvania medical malpractice lawyers of Lowenthal & Abrams, P.C. can help. Call our offices today at 610-667-7511 to discuss your situation with one of our qualified attorneys.