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Misdiagnosis

Misdiagnosis is a medical error on the part of a doctor or medical professional. Medical error can range from wrong diagnosis, incomplete diagnosis, or incorrect medical treatment. Patients are admitted into hospitals in order to receive the right treatment and become well again. But when misdiagnosis occurs, hospitals and clinics can be hazardous places.

If you have suffered from misdiagnosis, then you may have grounds for a medical malpractice lawsuit. Patients deserve safe and accurate medical diagnosis when they are admitted into hospitals. If you have suffered injury due to a misdiagnosis, contact the New Jersey medical malpractice attorneys of Levinson Axelrod, P.A. at 800-346-5529.

Causes of Misdiagnosis

In the United States alone, misdiagnosis is thought to cause around one million unnecessary injuries each year.

The following are just a few potential causes of a misdiagnosis:

  • Inexperienced doctors
  • Sleep deprived doctors and nurses who have stayed up for multiple shifts. Sleep deprivation can cause inattention and lack of awareness when treating patients.
  • Lack of communication between physicians

These are only a few of the things that can cause a medical misdiagnosis from your doctor or nurse. In addition, misdiagnosis can lead to other problems like delayed treatment, incorrect surgeries, and wrongful death.

Contact Us

If you have experienced medical misdiagnosis, you may be eligible to receive compensation for your losses. To learn more, contact the New Jersey wrong diagnosis lawyers of Levinson Axelrod, P.A. at 800-346-5529.