Diagnostic Errors

Read malpractice claims and case studies alleging diagnostic errors.

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About Diagnostic Errors

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

Failure to manage postpartum symptoms
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August 24, 2023
Case Studies

Failure to manage postpartum symptoms

Failure to timely diagnose and treat urinary tract infection
A doctor in a hospital with a patient in the background.
June 14, 2023
Case Studies

Failure to timely diagnose and treat urinary tract infection

Failure to diagnose aortic rupture in a timely manner
A woman clutching her chest.
December 15, 2022
Case Studies

Failure to diagnose aortic rupture in a timely manner

Failure to diagnose pulmonary embolism
A physician and a patient looking at a chest x ray..
June 8, 2022
Case Studies

Failure to diagnose pulmonary embolism

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