Misdiagnosis of Cancer
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Nursing Neglect
Cancer misdiagnosis is among the most common cause of
medical negligence compensation claims.
If a medical professional has mishandled a cancer diagnosis,
the consequences can be very serious.
Common examples of cancer misdiagnosis include the loss
of medical records, misinterpreting medical records and
scans, failing to refer to other experts where appropriate
and not reacting appropriately to the patient's concerns
or those of a parent or guardian.
The most common cancer misdiagnosis and cancer negligence
claims include:-
- The failure to order chest X-rays or scans when investigating
the possibility of lung cancer
- The misinterpretation of X-rays or CT scans, preventing
appropriate and timely diagnosis
- A failure to examine the prostate or to order required
blood tests may be considered negligent in the event of
prostate cancer
- A failure to perform faecal blood testing or conduct
tests for colon cancer such as colonoscopy or barium enemas
- When checking for breast cancer, periodic screening
mammograms may not be ordered, a mammogram may be interpreted
as all clear or the doctor may fail to follow up testing
after abnormal mammograms with repeat mammograms, ultrasounds
or biopsies.
In some cases, cancer has been diagnosed where the patient
does not have the illness at all.
This can result in unnecessary anxiety and medical treatment
such as chemotherapy and radiation therapy causing considerable
pain and suffering to the patient and their family. This
can also lead to compensation claims.
If you or a loved one have suffered as a result of a cancer
misdiagnosis or negligent care, Corries has the experience
and understanding you need to make a cancer misdiagnosis
claim.
If you think you may have cause for a medical negligence
claim, please call 0800 043 8884 for an informal chat to
discuss your situation or simply fill in our online form
on this page. |
