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• Failure to Diagnose

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Failure to Diagnose legal definition: Failure to diagnose is a form of medical malpractice committed by a doctor who fails to provide an accurate or timely diagnosis. Failure to diagnose can cause serious damage and even death to patients who do not receive prompt and adequate medical care as needed due to delayed or improper diagnosis. If a doctor fails to order the appropriate tests, follow up on warning signs, or provide adequate care, it can lead to the unnecessary suffering of patients.

Failure to Diagnose in Medical Malpractice Cases

Time lost in treatment can lead to severe worsening of the condition, and in many cases, wrongful death. If you or a loved one has suffered due to misdiagnosis or delayed diagnosis, the attorneys at Pribanic & Pribanic are here to help you explore your legal options. We handle a wide range of medical negligence cases, including those involving the misdiagnosis and delayed diagnosis of:

• Heart disease

• Heart attack

• Stroke

• Breast cancer

• Colon cancer

• Prostate cancer

• Pancreatic cancer

• Skin cancer

• Diabetes

Contact a Pittsburgh medical malpractice lawyer today to review your case: 800-392-4529

Sources:

• • https://pribanic.com/practice-areas/medical-malpractice/failure-to-diagnose-health-problem/

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