Misdiagnosis

Lexington, Kentucky

Misdiagnosis is one of the most common errors in medical malpractice. It is estimated that your chances of suffering from a misdiagnosis can range from eight to 40%. The results of a misdiagnosis can be catastrophic including unnecessary surgeries, avoidable medical expenses, and improper medication.

When you are misdiagnosed by a medical professional, you have a right to seek compensation for all of the associated losses, including unnecessary emotional turmoil. Lexington, Kentucky medical malpractice attorney James Vaught bio can help you get the compensation you deserve.

Causes of Misdiagnosis

Doctors often misdiagnose patients due to factors including:

• Unfamiliarity with a disease
• Over eagerness to diagnose a common disease
• Rushing to save time
• Inattentiveness to lab results
• Ignoring a patient’s complaints

Misdiagnosis may also be caused by inaccurate lab results or insufficient testing. Some lab results can produce a false positive, which is why most doctors will provide more than one screening for a disease.

Types of Misdiagnosis

While it is entirely possible to be diagnosed with a completely incorrect disorder, misdiagnosis more commonly occurs due to:

• Delayed diagnosis
• Inattention to complications
• Inattention to side effects of current medications
• Overlooking a disease
• Not recognizing a related disease

Preventing a Misdiagnosis

There are some steps you can take to prevent undergoing unnecessary medical procedures due to a misdiagnosis. After you are diagnosed with a disease or disorder, seeking a second opinion from a specialist is always advisable. Be sure you ask as many questions as possible, and even request repeat laboratory or pathology tests be performed if you believe there was a misdiagnosis.

However, the responsibility to correctly identify a disease is not yours. Your doctor is bound by oath to provide you with the best medical services available, and when he or she fails to do so, you have a right to seek compensation.

How James Vaught Can Help

James Vaught has been helping victims of misdiagnosis recover their damages for over ten years. Holding doctors accountable for their negligence, he can help you and your family recover damages associated with your misdiagnosis.

If you live in the Lexington, Kentucky area and have been misdiagnosed by a doctor or other medical professional, please contact medical malpractice attorney James Vaught at James Vaught Law Office PLLC home to schedule an obligation-free consultation.