Seven medical malpractice complaints have been filed against a prominent Indiana cardiologist, according to a recent media report. The complaints were filed with the Indiana Department of Insurance. The complaints allege the doctor misdiagnosed heart conditions and...
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Misdiagnosis
3 Things You Can Do As a Patient to Help Prevent Misdiagnosis
As a patient, you might feel helpless when it comes to diagnosing your condition. Without formal training in the medical field, an undiagnosed ailment can be very difficult to live with. However, there are some steps you can take to help yourself avoid a misdiagnosis....
7 of the Most Frequently Misdiagnosed Illnesses
When you go to the doctor, you expect the medical professionals who handle your care to be reasonably competent and skillful. You certainly don’t expect these experts to make mistakes with your care. However, medical professionals are humans, just like the rest of us....
Common problems with electronic health records
Electronic health records (EHR) make going to the doctor faster and more convenient. You can change doctors and know that the next physician will have your documents in moments, not days or weeks. EHR bring another layer of issues, however. Features like...
Many Women Do Not Receive Accurate Medical Diagnoses
When you reach out for medical help, you want your symptoms to be taken seriously. Unfortunately, many women in Indiana and elsewhere find that this does not happen for them. Too many do not receive accurate medical diagnoses. This can result in further physical and...
How a Second Opinion Can Save Not Just Your Wallet, but Your Life
If a doctor has recently diagnosed you with a serious condition or illness, you may be feeling any of a variety of emotions: fear, worry, trepidation, anxiety and more. However, before you become too overwhelmed or begin any expensive and intrusive treatments,...
Fifth of Patients with Serious Illnesses Are Initially Misdiagnosed
Diagnosing illness is not an easy task for any doctor. There are thousands of possible diseases, and even with advancements in medical technology, the doctor still relies on a relatively small sample of symptoms to make their diagnoses. However, a recent study says...
A Doctor Diagnosed Her Pregnancy as Ectopic; Tragic Misdiagnosis
What is an Ectopic Pregnancy? An ectopic pregnancy is when the embryo develops outside of the uterus. It is a condition that is potentially life-threatening to both the woman and the embryo. Ectopic pregnancies are rare, but when they do occur the best medical...