Diagnostic Errors

Read malpractice claims and case studies alleging diagnostic errors.

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About Diagnostic Errors

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Complications after bariatric surgery
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April 19, 2021
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Complications after bariatric surgery

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Failure to diagnose and treat infection
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September 24, 2020
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Case Studies

Failure to diagnose and treat infection

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Incorrect course of treatment and diagnosis
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May 6, 2020
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Case Studies

Incorrect course of treatment and diagnosis

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Failure to diagnose and treat
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May 6, 2020
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Failure to diagnose and treat

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Delay in recognizing intraoperative complications
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May 6, 2020
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Delay in recognizing intraoperative complications

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Failure to confirm diagnosis of polycythemia vera
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July 8, 2019
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Case Studies

Failure to confirm diagnosis of polycythemia vera

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Overprescribing NSAIDs
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July 3, 2019
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Case Studies

Overprescribing NSAIDs

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Failure to report misplaced central line
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July 3, 2019
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Failure to report misplaced central line

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Failure to diagnose epidural abscess
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July 3, 2019
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Failure to diagnose epidural abscess

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Failure to diagnose anemia
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July 3, 2019
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Failure to diagnose anemia

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Negligent identification of biopsy tissue
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February 21, 2018
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Negligent identification of biopsy tissue

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Misdiagnosis of pancreatic cancer
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February 21, 2018
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Misdiagnosis of pancreatic cancer

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