When Can Misdiagnosis Become Medical Malpractice?
As discussed by LawInfo in “Filing a Medical Malpractice Claim for Misdiagnosis,” receiving an incorrect or delayed diagnosis does not automatically establish medical malpractice.
A potential claim generally requires evidence that a healthcare provider failed to meet the applicable standard of care and that this failure caused the patient harm. Medical records, expert review, information about the diagnosis, and evidence of resulting injuries may all be important when evaluating a misdiagnosis case.
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