Medical malpractice, also known as med mal, occurs when a patient is offered the wrong treatment options, substandard treatments or neglect. All these are medical errors that can appear in the diagnosis, treatment, medication, or aftercare stages. Texas has more than...
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Lewy body dementia: symptoms and causes of misdiagnosis
Medical malpractice in Texas occurs when a doctor or other person in the medical field causes injury to a patient. The mistakes are commonly a result of negligence or unintentional errors. Many medical practice cases involve misdiagnoses of certain conditions. Lewy...
Colorectal cancer misdiagnosis not uncommon among those under 50
Since the mid-1990s, colorectal cancer diagnoses among adults under the age of 50 has dramatically risen in the country. The disease now has become one of the leading causes of cancer-related death for U.S. residents in this age group. The American Cancer Society...
Hospital discharge: Is there such a thing as leaving too soon?
For many people, arriving at a Texas hospital to take care of their medical issues is often a relief. They assume that they are now going to be properly looked over and stay until they fully recover. Many see leaving the hospital early as a good thing but often fail...
Mimickers may cause ophthalmic misdiagnosis
Those in Texas who have been diagnosed with wet age-related macular degeneration (AMD) may want to get a second opinion before seeking treatment. Many other retinal conditions can mimic AMD. Being treated for the incorrect condition may lead to a worsening of...
Neurological issues that can masquerade as Parkinson’s
People in Texas are often well aware of the common diseases that strike in old age, such as Parkinson's. That's one reason that they may panic if they have a tremor or their balance has started to slide. However, it's important for aging people and their families to...
Misdiagnoses common even among Big Three diseases
In medical circles, the Big Three diseases are cancer, vascular conditions and infections. Sadly, people in Texas need to be aware that even these common medical problems are often misdiagnosed, at least at first. As many as 10% of patients with a Big Three condition...
5 common medical malpractice errors that can put your life at risk
Medical malpractice comes in many forms, but they all have one thing in common: a negligent failure to provide a patient with the level of due care that the patient is entitled to under Texas law. Whenever a doctor, nurse, anesthesiologist or other healthcare...
Study reveals “diagnostic odyssey” of mitochondrial patients
Mitochondrial diseases can affect almost any part of the body, and their wide range of symptoms can make it all too easy for doctors to misdiagnose them. Most primary care physicians also have little familiarity with these (comparatively rare) diseases. Patients in...
App-assisted diagnostics have potential to reduce misdiagnoses
People in Texas routinely look to mobile applications to help them navigate streets, find dates or buy show tickets. However, many are unaware of the benefits that health apps can have on patient care. An app called PTT Advisor recently received a favorable evaluation...
