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A misdiagnosis is a serious issue that delays treatment of a health problem, while possibly causing doctors to "treat" a condition that does not exist. This incorrect treatment, or a simple lack of treatment, can prove devastating for a patient. For instance, a...
If you were asked about the main sign of a heart attack, would you say that it has to be pain in the chest? That's the first thing most people think of, and for men, it is true. Unfortunately, the same cannot be said for women. Rather than chest pain, women often...
When you go to the doctor, do they really listen to you? Or do you feel like your opinion does not matter? You'll find that this is one of the most common complaints that people have. Since it is their body, they feel like they are the foremost expert on how they feel...
Skin cancer is one of the most common types of cancer and, in some cases, one of the easiest ones to cure. Unfortunately, it's also possible for it to get misdiagnosed as something far less serious, such as a rash. One man said he thought he had a pimple at first. It...
Have you ever stretched the truth with your doctor? What about telling them something that was completely false? It happens. People do it for all sorts of reasons. Maybe they know they have made unhealthy choices and they feel ashamed. Maybe they're nervous to talk...
When you are experiencing worrisome symptoms, you want the doctor to accurately and quickly diagnose and treat you, so you will soon be on the road to recovery. But sometimes, it's not that simple, and doctors misdiagnose their patients. Below are some common...
Are you one of the approximately 12 million individuals in the United States who was misdiagnosed this year? Roughly half of those patients face severe harm as a result of their misdiagnoses. Not only can misdiagnoses delay proper treatment to be rendered, being...
Health can be somewhat paradoxical. When you feel well, you likely do not think much about it. If you experience pain, though, your health can be impossible to ignore. While you may trust your doctor to provide effective care, sometimes, you need someone else to...
Being misdiagnosed by your doctor is devastating, especially if you were diagnosed with something not too serious initially. Many victims of misdiagnosis don't realize there is a problem until it is too late. Why? They are often diagnosed with a condition or disease...
The emergency room is usually a busy place at any point during the day or night. With dozens of people walking in for care or being brought in via ambulance, mistakes are bound to happen. Despite the emergency room being overrun with patients, doctors and nurses are...