Treating cancer is often a race against time. When this deadly disease is not diagnosed in its early stages, a patient’s chances of survival can reduce dramatically. If you’re wondering, “How can cancer be misdiagnosed?” this blog will provide the answer.
If you’re a medical malpractice lawyer and representing a cancer patient who was misdiagnosed, you may be in need of a life care plan or expert witness services. We provide both at Cardinal LifeCare Consulting.
Our life care plans can be valuable evidence when going up against the insurance company during settlement negotiations or litigation, and if a dispute arises regarding your client’s damages, our expert witnesses can provide credible testimony that could be critical to the success of your case. To learn more, call us today at 724-487-0519.
How Is Cancer Misdiagnosed?
Mistakes can happen in any workplace, but the consequences of a medical error are often dire. There are myriad reasons why cancer may be misdiagnosed including:
- A diagnostic test was incorrectly administered;
- The results of a diagnostic test were improperly interpreted;
- The doctor failed to perform the appropriate diagnostic tests; or
- The symptoms were confused with another disease or injury.
When cancer is misdiagnosed, the disease can progress and possibly become incurable or require the patient to undergo a more invasive and risky treatment. In some cases, patients receive treatment for a condition they do not have, which may cause adverse side effects.
When a doctor fails to diagnose cancer because he or she did not exercise reasonable care given the circumstances, the patient may have grounds for a medical malpractice claim. However, proving that a medical provider was negligent can be challenging and usually requires the testimony of an expert witness who specializes in oncology.
Finding a qualified oncology expert witness requires hours of research and vetting, but at Cardinal LifeCare Consulting, we can connect you with a carefully screened oncology expert who can thoroughly evaluate your client’s case and provide credible testimony regarding the cause of the misdiagnosis. We can also develop a life care plan that outlines the treatments and modalities your client will need to achieve maximum medical improvement and live an optimal life.
Life Care Planning & Medical Expert Witness Services for Cancer Misdiagnoses
If you’re representing a client whose cancer was misdiagnosed, there’s a lot on the line, and it’s critical that you choose the best life care planner and expert witnesses available. If you have questions about the services offered at Cardinal LifeCare Consulting, call us today at 724-487-0519.
