Medical malpractice is a confusing topic for some people. It is more than being unhappy with your doctor. You actually have to prove certain points to have a legitimate case. Before you decide to file a malpractice lawsuit, it is essential to understand if you have a...
Medical Malpractice
Factors contributing to delayed diagnosis of kidney disease
Early detection of kidney disease can help manage the condition and prevent its progression. However, the diagnosis often gets delayed due to various reasons. The nature of kidney disease, combined with several other factors, can contribute to this delay....
Recognizing misdiagnosis of breast cancer
Breast cancer is a serious and potentially life-threatening illness. Early detection and proper diagnosis are crucial to improving treatment outcomes and survival rates. Unfortunately, misdiagnoses can occur, leaving patients without the necessary treatment and...
The impact of short doctor visits on medical care
Doctor appointments often feel rushed, with many patients feeling they haven't had enough time to discuss their health concerns thoroughly. The limited time spent with doctors may not only leave patients feeling unsatisfied but could also lead to medical malpractice....
Reasons for cancer misdiagnoses and hints on early catches
Cancer is a troubling matter. The longer it exists within the body, the greater the chance it will result in a patient passing. Thus, early diagnosis remains vital. Sadly, doctors sometimes miss its presence. Explanations for cancer misdiagnoses Doctors should insist...
What should you know about renal failure?
When your kidneys stop filtering any waste from your blood, this is acute kidney failure or renal failure. This happens at an extremely fast pace, usually within just one or two days. It is important to get immediate treatment, as renal failure can quickly lead to...
Catching kidney disease early
Kidneys are important organs that filter toxins and strengthen your body. Contemporary medicine has the ability to track their function over a long period of time. However, doctors still sometimes overlook chronic kidney disease until it becomes an advanced and...
Do you really have kidney disease?
Misdiagnosis of kidney disease can result in a couple of outcomes. Either the doctor misses the problem and diagnoses the patient with something else, delaying treatment, or the doctor says the patient has kidney disease when he or she does not. The latter situation...
Physicians may misdiagnose kidney disease based on symptoms
In the U.S., about 37 million people have chronic kidney disease. Millions of others may also be at risk of CKD. When you have kidney disease, you have a better chance of avoiding kidney failure if you receive your diagnosis early. When doctors misdiagnose kidney...
The unseen problems with electronic health care records
As the world moves to everything digital, many industries move from a paper system to something more efficient, confidential and easier to use. While health care professionals in Florida test out the preferred software to protect and share patient health care data,...