When you go to the doctor, you trust that the care you are receiving meets a certain standard. When a care provider orders tests in order to get an accurate diagnosis of your medical condition, you assume that the administration of the test and interpretation of the...
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What happens next after a missed cancer diagnosis?
A cancer diagnosis will change your life in an instant. No matter the type or severity, it is critical to get the right diagnosis as soon as possible as this will determine treatment type and the effectiveness of your treatment. It can be devastating to learn that you...
High blood pressure and pregnancy do not mix
The goal after getting pregnant is to have a happy, healthy pregnancy with no issues. Unfortunately, pregnancy is different for everyone. Complications arise that can be dangerous for both mother and child. For example, many women in Oregon experience high blood...
When radiology errors result in failure to diagnose cancer
When we go to the doctor, we expect the highest level of care using the most advanced equipment available. But when there are errors in the use of machines or the reading of the results of examinations, serious problems can arise. Sometimes, if a radiologist makes a...
Misdiagnosis and failure to diagnose
A typical medical malpractice lawsuit involves a doctor who makes a mistake. A classic example might be a doctor who amputates the wrong leg on a patient. But in many medical malpractice cases, the problem isn't what the doctor did, but what the doctor didn't do. Some...
Seeking a second opinion? What you should know
Cancers are some of the most commonly misdiagnosed diseases. They also happen to be some of the most life-threatening, leaving individuals facing a high risk if they do not receive the proper diagnosis right away. That is why it is so important to obtain a second...
Medical negligence during the differential diagnosis process
Many Oregonians may be unfamiliar with the term, “differential diagnosis,” but practically anyone who has gone to a doctor for a new ailment has been subjected to this medical process. The differential diagnosis method allows a doctor to work through a patient’s...
The Different Kinds of Medical Malpractice and What they Mean
Going to the doctor can be an unpleasant experience. Between the stress, waiting to be seen and worrying about how much it will cost, the last thing you'd want is to worry about the quality of care you receive. Unfortunately, thousands of people experience...
3 signs of possible birth injury malpractice
Birth injuries are relatively uncommon. Furthermore, you or your infant would likely recover from most minor issues in a matter of weeks or months. However, birth is still by no means a safe process. Any birth injury you or your infant may sustain could be the...
The Signs You May Have a Medical Malpractice Case for Preeclampsia
Preeclampsia is one of the most mysterious and dangerous medical conditions a pregnant woman can experience. Preeclampsia is a condition in pregnancy characterized by high blood pressure, sometimes with fluid retention and proteinuria, by the strictest definition....