Failure To Diagnose

New Mexico residents who have followed the debate about health care in the U.S. can be forgiven for thinking that costs for medical malpractice insurance for physicians is extravagantly expensive. There have been many reports of doctors who claim that if rates keep...

Many people are apprehensive about seeking medical treatment. While in some cases, this is due to fear of what they might find out is wrong with them -- despite the fact that this would allow them to receive proper treatment -- others fear seeking treatment for the...

It is important to get proper and correct medical care because improper treatment or diagnosis can have major repercussions. A failure to diagnose a disease correctly can worsen a patient's condition or illness and create long-lasting health effects. A new study...

It is extremely important for people to know their legal rights when it is believed a medical condition has been negligently misdiagnosed. Negligent doctors can sometimes be the cause of medical issues that continue to worsen. Those who have suffered may have the...

When faced with a medical malpractice suit, many professionals choose to settle the case and avoid a lengthy and possibly costly court battle. Physicians are required to carry medical malpractice insurance to cover situations of malpractice if they arise. But in some...

Because of the potential for extensive brain damage, a person who is having a stroke must be diagnosed and placed on the appropriate medications right away. Failure to diagnose a stroke can lead to delayed treatment which, in turn, can result in long-term medical...

When Albuquerque doctors graduate from medical school and get their licenses, they take an oath to practice medicine ethically and honestly. Sometimes, though, doctors don't perform their jobs according to set medical standards. This can lead to medical malpractice...

Finding a suspicious lump on your body is a scary experience for anybody. When New Mexico residents visit their doctor to determine whether or not the lump is benign, they have a right to expect a prompt, honest opinion from their medical professional. One man was...