We will take a closer look at some of the more common causes of misdiagnosis and diagnostic mistakes here. Many who think they may have been misdiagnosed or otherwise have been the victims of malpractice are encouraged to learn more about their rights by contacting the Gersowitz Libo & Korek, P.C., New York diagnostic errors lawyer.   

1. POSSIBLE REASONS FOR
MISDIAGNOSIS
Although America has one of the
most advanced healthcare systems in
the world, medical professionals are
still prone to human error. A study
published in the Journal of the
American Medical Association found
the following as common factors
leading to misdiagnosis:
When doctors make medical mistakes, they put their patients in harm's way. If
you suffer from an injury or condition that occurred as a result of medical
negligence, you may want to contact an attorney to help you with your case. The
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Physicians who order the wrong type of diagnostic screening test, misinterpret
the results, or fail to follow up on a test.
Patients who do not disclose their full medical history with their physician.
Doctors who do not perform a comprehensive evaluation on patients, and
therefore miss crucial information that may lead to a diagnosis.
Doctors who do not schedule enough time with each patient and rush through
the evaluation process.
Doctors who are fatigued or have not received the proper training.
Doctors who are dealing with a rare condition that they have never seen or
have little experience with.