Diagnostic Errors

Read malpractice claims and case studies alleging diagnostic errors.

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About Diagnostic Errors

Failure to diagnose and treat deep vein thrombosis and pulmonary embolism
Doctor showing PE
September 22, 2025
Case Studies

Failure to diagnose and treat deep vein thrombosis and pulmonary embolism

Misdirected test results
two doctors setting up ct scan
July 20, 2025
Case Studies

Misdirected test results

Failure to diagnose an eye infection in a timely manner
eye drops
July 14, 2025
Case Studies

Failure to diagnose an eye infection in a timely manner

Failure to diagnose cancerous mass
chest ct scan
July 10, 2025
Case Studies

Failure to diagnose cancerous mass

Delay and failure to diagnose cholesteatoma
June 17, 2025
Case Studies

Delay and failure to diagnose cholesteatoma

Failure to properly manage patient’s central venous catheter
June 17, 2025
Case Studies

Failure to properly manage patient’s central venous catheter

Failure to diagnose bacterial meningitis
emergency
June 16, 2025
Case Studies

Failure to diagnose bacterial meningitis

Failure to diagnose and treat cardiovascular disease
A patient wearing a hospital gown experiencing chest pain.
November 25, 2024
Case Studies

Failure to diagnose and treat cardiovascular disease

Failure to properly interpret CT scan
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October 10, 2024
Case Studies

Failure to properly interpret CT scan

Failure to diagnose arterial thrombosis
A hospital monitor screen showing vital signs.
September 13, 2024
Case Studies

Failure to diagnose arterial thrombosis

Failure to diagnose and treat ankle fracture
A physician examining a patient's ankle.
August 25, 2024
Case Studies

Failure to diagnose and treat ankle fracture

Failure to treat hypertension
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May 26, 2024
Case Studies

Failure to treat hypertension

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