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Posted on behalf of Phillips Law Group on Oct 12, 2015 in Medical Malpractice
A recent report by the Institute of Medicine of the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine reveals the majority of Americans will experience a minimum of one diagnostic error during their lifetime. These diagnostic errors include such things as delayed or inaccurate diagnoses, improperly prescribed medications, and even unnecessary or botched surgeries.
The consequences of a medical error on a patients mental and physical health can be severe.
Until now, diagnostic errors have not garnered much attention, according to Victor Dzau, president of the National Academy of Medicine. This newly released report serves as a wake-up call to improve how diagnoses are made.
Diagnoses are often team efforts that extend from physicians, to medical technicians, to nursing staff. Errors in diagnosing are not new, but this report brings to light the importance of understanding and minimizing such errors.
Several causes of diagnostic errors include:
Health care, as an industry, is becoming more complicated, and therefore diagnostic errors are on the rise. However, experts recommend several ways to overcome the challenges of diagnostic errors and to help lessen the chance of a medical error occurring. These expert recommendations include:
If you have suffered because of a diagnostic error, contact one of the skilled medical malpractice lawyers at Phillips Law Group today.
Call 1-800-706-3000 or fill out our FREE Case Evaluation Form today and learn more about your options from a licensed Phoenix, AZ personal injury lawyer.
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