Doctors offer certain resources and information that the average person can't access on their own. They can recommend medications or refer someone to a specialist. The very first service that a doctor may provide for a patient is often diagnosis. They determine what...
Misdiagnosis/Failure To Diagnose
A risk of cancer should always influence the diagnostic process
Medical doctors make mistakes just like anyone else, but the mistakes they make often have devastating consequences for other people. One of the most concerning types of error which may affect millions of patients annually involves a diagnostic failure. Despite years...
Many nursing home residents suffer from preventable bedsores
Whether sitting in a wheelchair or lying in a bed, residents of nursing homes often spend long hours in the same position due to mobility issues. Without preventative care, this kind of prolonged pressure on the skin may result in bedsores, also called pressure...
Prevent misdiagnosis by preparing for your appointment
You trust your doctor to provide a proper diagnosis when you go in for a medical appointment. But many primary care physicians miss symptoms or diagnose patients improperly for many different reasons. According to a study conducted by Mayo Clinic involving patients...