How Are Patients Harmed by Radiology Errors?
Radiology errors can cause patients to suffer permanent disabilities or death. The case of former computer programmer Jennifer Drumm is a sad example. The story begins on a Friday night, when Jennifer Drumm checked herself into a hospital over a severe headache. She had called it “the worst headache in her life.” Jennifer’s doctor was… Read more »
Tags: Misdiagnosis
Posted in Medical Negligence
Hospital Nightmares: When A Misdiagnosis Turns Fatal
When hospitals overwork doctors and require them to take on too many patients, mistakes can happen. Misdiagnosing patients is a common mistake that can have fatal consequences. A hypothetical situation can show how misdiagnosing patients can create disaster scenarios. Ted is a 45-year-old father of three and a business owner who works in real estate…. Read more »
Tags: Misdiagnosis
Posted in Medical Malpractice
Jacksonville Doctor Accused Of Misdiagnosing Patients
A Jacksonville neurologist has agreed to pay $150,000 to the U.S. Treasury for intentionally misdiagnosing patients and overbilling federal healthcare programs. Details from the case allege the neurologist purposefully misdiagnosed patients with life-changing neurological illnesses, and then used testing and other procedures to bill Medicare. The doctor would diagnose patients with illnesses such as multiple… Read more »
Tags: Misdiagnosis
Posted in Misdiagnosis