Failure to Diagnose | Medical Malpractice Resources | Page 3 | CHH Law

One of the worst things a Joliet doctor can diagnose patients with is cancer. Although no one wants to hear that they have cancer, patients certainly do not want to hear that their cancer has spread due to a misdiagnosis or delayed diagnosis of cancer. A quick and accurate diagnosis of cancer is necessary for […]
Failure to Diagnose

Brain injuries are often associated with accidents such as motor vehicle accidents, workplace accidents or slip-and-fall accidents, but Joliet doctors may also be responsible for causing these serious and disabling injuries when they make medical errors. Some types of medical errors that may lead to brain injuries include: surgical mistakes, anesthesia-related errors, nursing negligence, diagnosis […]
Failure to Diagnose

Last week on our Joliet medical malpractice law blog, we mentioned that several months ago, a woman learned that she had Stage 4 lung cancer after she sought emergency medical treatment for breathing problems. The patient was shocked by the news, but she was even more devastated to learn that doctors could have diagnosed her […]
Failure to Diagnose + Wrongful Death

When Joliet patients first discover that they have cancer, they may be shocked and a bit frightened, and they may also have a lot of questions for their doctors. Has the cancer spread to other parts of the body? Is the cancer treatable? Could the cancer have been detected sooner? Unfortunately, patients don’t always get […]
Failure to Diagnose + Wrongful Death

Although many Will County residents realize and understand there are risks associated with any medical procedure, patients should speak with their doctors to make sure they are aware of these risks and to make sure any risks are worth taking when it comes to treatment, surgery and other types of medical care. Recently, the American […]
Failure to Diagnose

As we have mentioned before on our Joliet medical malpractice law blog, a misdiagnosis or failing to diagnose a patient’s illness, disorder or injury can result in serious complications. Sometimes patients suffer a wrongful death due to a missed diagnosis because they are prevented from receiving life-saving treatment. Others might be forced to endure weeks […]
Failure to Diagnose

Earlier this month on our Joliet medical malpractice law blog, we had mentioned that a doctor’s failure to diagnose a patient’s illness or chronic health problem can be traumatizing for patients and their families. Not only does a misdiagnosis possibly prevent patients from receiving life-saving treatment, a misdiagnosis also causes families to incur unnecessary medical […]
Failure to Diagnose

Statistics suggest that colorectal cancer is one of the top three most commonly diagnosed cancers in the U.S. Colorectal cancer is also the second most fatal cancer amongst men and women. Fortunately, research efforts and improvements in technology over the past 20 years have made it easier for doctors in Illinois and throughout the entire […]
Failure to Diagnose

Medical professionals in Joliet and throughout the entire state of Illinois see and treat numerous patients for the same symptoms and illnesses every week. But when a doctor treats a patient for concerning symptoms, the most dangerous mistake a doctor can make is to quickly assume that the patient’s symptoms are simply caused by the […]
Failure to Diagnose

Medical professionals are not only responsible for treating patients when ill, they are also responsible for recognizing obvious signs of illness that have gone undetected. When a physician fails to diagnosea patient, or provides an inaccurate diagnosis, the physician could be held responsible. Notification laws that have been passed in a handful of states, not […]
Failure to Diagnose