Diagnostic Errors

Read malpractice claims and case studies alleging diagnostic errors.

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About Diagnostic Errors

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

Failure to properly evaluate and treat depression
A doctor and a patient talking across a desk.
February 22, 2024
Case Studies

Failure to properly evaluate and treat depression

Failure to respond to abnormal liver function test results
A computer on a desk in a physician's office.
December 4, 2023
Case Studies

Failure to respond to abnormal liver function test results

Failure to treat plagiocephaly in a timely manner
A yellow measuring tape on a white background.
November 1, 2023
Case Studies

Failure to treat plagiocephaly in a timely manner

Failure to diagnose and treat knee infection
A physician examining a patient's knee.
October 31, 2023
Case Studies

Failure to diagnose and treat knee infection

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