On behalf of The Law Offices of Salazar, Sullivan & Jasionowski | Oct 4, 2019 | Failure To Diagnose
People who aren’t familiar with Crohn’s disease mistakenly think that the disease only impacts the intestines. Unfortunately, this misconception might lead to it not being diagnosed as early as possible. This is a chronic inflammatory condition that...
On behalf of The Law Offices of Salazar, Sullivan & Jasionowski | Sep 7, 2019 | Failure To Diagnose
The health care system in this country is largely broken. Not only is it cost-prohibitive to many, but some doctors just aren’t attentive. Instead of taking the time to listen to their patients, many doctors will try to rush through as many patients as they can...
On behalf of The Law Offices of Salazar, Sullivan & Jasionowski | Jul 26, 2019 | Failure To Diagnose
Lyme disease is a serious condition that can have lifelong impacts. Unfortunately, this is a condition that often isn’t diagnosed right away. In fact, at least 50% of people who have this condition note that it took them more than three years to receive a...
On behalf of The Law Offices of Salazar, Sullivan & Jasionowski | Jun 14, 2019 | Failure To Diagnose
Many factors go into a doctor being able to make a medical diagnosis. When there is any defect in the necessary information, including tests and imaging studies, there is a chance that a diagnosis will be missed. This can lead to very serious impacts for the innocent...
On behalf of The Law Offices of Salazar, Sullivan & Jasionowski | May 3, 2019 | Failure To Diagnose
Patients who go to the emergency room with signs that something is seriously wrong should be able to get the care that addresses the problem. This includes people who have a heart attack or stroke. Failing to diagnose these conditions properly can lead to the patient...
On behalf of The Law Offices of Salazar, Sullivan & Jasionowski | Jan 11, 2019 | Failure To Diagnose
A person who is having a stroke needs proper medical as quickly as possible. Leaving these conditions untreated means that the person might have more damage done to the brain than what would have occurred with proper treatments. This is why prompt diagnosis and...
On behalf of The Law Offices of Salazar, Sullivan & Jasionowski | Jan 4, 2019 | Failure To Diagnose
When a patient in the emergency room presents with complaints of severe abdominal pain, there are a few things that might be wrong. One of these is appendicitis. No matter what the diagnosis actually is, it needs to be the correct one. Failing to diagnose appendicitis...
On behalf of The Law Offices of Salazar, Sullivan & Jasionowski | Nov 16, 2018 | Failure To Diagnose
This is the season when conditions like pneumonia run rampant. For this reason, doctors should be on the lookout for the classic signs of this illness. Unfortunately, it is possible that your condition could go undiagnosed if the doctor is rushing or not paying close...
On behalf of The Law Offices of Salazar, Sullivan & Jasionowski | Jul 19, 2018 | Failure To Diagnose
Appendicitis is a serious medical condition that is caused by the inflammation of the appendix. If it is left without appropriate treatment, which is likely going to include surgical removal, there is a chance that it will swell until it bursts. This can lead to...
On behalf of The Law Offices of Salazar, Sullivan & Jasionowski | Nov 17, 2017 | Failure To Diagnose
Lung cancer is a serious disease that requires urgent treatment. Unfortunately, not all patients with this condition are able to obtain the medical care they need quickly. They might go to the doctor with symptoms that can occur with other conditions. Some of the most...
