Medical malpractice takes many forms, but one of the most disturbing issues involves mistakes with diagnosis. Delays mean a medical condition may worsen or become terminal, and a misdiagnosis could lead to unnecessary treatment while not getting the right care. The implications are especially concerning when it comes to the so-called “Big Three” in misdiagnosis,...
Read MoreCancer remains one of the most common medical problems in our society. The federal government estimates that nearly 40 percent of all people in Virginia will be diagnosed with cancer at some point during their life. The prognosis after a cancer diagnosis depends on many different factors, including the specific type of case and, importantly,...
Read MoreMedical errors occur much more frequently than most people think, affecting hundreds of thousands of Americans every year. Indeed, according to Johns Hopkins Medicine, “more than 250,000 deaths per year are due to medical errors in the U.S.,” and even more patients sustain nonfatal injuries. When a medical error occurs, the injured patient may be...
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