Diagnostic Errors

Read malpractice claims and case studies alleging diagnostic errors.

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About Diagnostic Errors

Failure to diagnose Fournier’s gangrene
Lab work test vials
June 30, 2026

Failure to diagnose Fournier’s gangrene

Failure to timely diagnose and treat anastomotic leak
Monitor showing patient vitals in operating room
June 30, 2026
Case Studies

Failure to timely diagnose and treat anastomotic leak

Failure to timely transfer patient
Rear view of a moving emergency ambulance with flashing lights on a city street.
April 7, 2026
Case Studies

Failure to timely transfer patient

Failure to timely diagnose hydrocephalus
Pediatrician holding a child's hand
November 9, 2025
Case Studies

Failure to timely diagnose hydrocephalus

Failure to diagnose and treat deep vein thrombosis and pulmonary embolism
Physician showing pulmonary system
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
Scales of justice
June 17, 2025
Case Studies

Delay and failure to diagnose cholesteatoma

Failure to properly manage patient’s central venous catheter
Illustration of a balanced scale with office items and abstract shapes on a pink background.
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

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