Failure To Diagnose
Four disorders doctors misdiagnosis as ADHD
About 60% of children with ADHD have another mental health condition, which rises to 80% in adults. When more than one mental health condition is present, doctors in Ohio and across the country have trouble making an accurate diagnosis. Yet, they can be held responsible when they misdiagnose a patient or fail to diagnose someone…
Read MoreThe most common medical misdiagnosis cases
Medical professionals in Ohio typically do an excellent job of identifying illnesses. They have any number of testing methods that can pinpoint an exact problem when something is wrong with a patient. However, they do make mistakes in diagnosis in some instances, and many times those mistakes result in failed treatment regimens. Here are a…
Read MoreWhat to stay aware of with telemedicine
Although telemedicine comes with many benefits, it also has risks that you must be aware of. You should maintain a health journal, just as you would if you were seeing a doctor in person. Keeping a journal helps you detect medical malpractice. It also gives you a more accurate depiction of your health and your…
Read MoreFour medical issues commonly confused with gout
Gout is a common condition that causes inflammatory pain throughout the body, which is a condition that many people in Ohio live with daily. Gout-related pain can occur in multiple joints. Unfortunately, gout is often confused for similar ailments. Because of this possibility of confusion, here’s more information about several medical issues commonly confused with…
Read MoreColon cancer rates are increasing among young people in Ohio
In recent years, an increasing number of people aged 50 and younger have been diagnosed with colon cancer. While many health organizations don’t recommend regular screenings until age 50 and beyond, the median age for colon cancer patients is steadily decreasing. In the ’80s, the median age for colon cancer patients was 72. By 2016,…
Read MorePhysician, Heal Thyself
People from all walks of life and all ages become victims of medical malpractice. From executive management to the blue-collar workforce, negligence by a so-called trusted medical professional can only make a bad medical situation worse. Steven H. Horowitz is 78 years-old and an avid bicyclist. Hours after a vigorous, 15-mile bike ride, he developed…
Read MoreTop Conditions Doctors Often Misdiagnose
Misdiagnosis happens more frequently than people think. Stats show one out of 20 Americans get misdiagnosed annually. A misdiagnosis in Ohio can cause health complications in patients as well as cost the economy. The following medical conditions commonly get misdiagnosed. Cancer Cancer ranks the highest among misdiagnosed medical conditions. Based on stats from the Journal…
Read MoreBlack patients often victims of dermatology misdiagnoses
Black people have the lowest life expectancy of any major group in the country, and the reality of racial bias in the medical field is partially to blame. Dermatology is one area in particular where Black patients are often the victims of misdiagnoses and other errors. Ohio residents should know that lack of specific training,…
Read MoreCommon breast cancers in men
Breast cancer is not just a risk for women. After all, men have breast tissue, lobules (milk-producing glands) and milk ducts. Wherever there are cells in the body, the risk for cancer is more or less present. Men in Ohio should know the more common types of breast cancer that they could face. These are…
Read MoreFoot cancer types and their symptoms
There are three common types of skin cancer that affect the feet. Ohio residents should know that foot cancer is not necessarily uncommon since it’s not always the result of sun exposure. Some cancers are caused by viruses, chemical exposure, and inherited traits. The first type of cancer that often affects the feet is basal…
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