In 2014, it was estimated that 12 million Americans were the victims of a medical misdiagnosis. Sometimes, through negligence, doctors diagnose the wrong condition. Other times, they fail to diagnose…
Cerebral palsy is one of the most common physical disabilities in the United States, with roughly 500,000 people suffering from the disorder. The disorder manifests itself in childhood and results…
Brachial Plexus is a birth injury that occurs when a set of nerves around the shoulder are damaged. According to the National Institute of Health (NIH), there are three types…
Many physicians agree that informing patients about serious medical errors is important. However, in many instances they may avoid full disclosure of pertinent information. Full disclosure of medical error information…
The administrator of the estate of a deceased Illinois man has initiated a lawsuit claiming that failure to diagnose vascular problems in the patient ultimately lead to his untimely death.…
A patient going through treatment in an Illinois health facility may be concerned if a misdiagnosis results in the worsening of a condition or in a medical event that might…