No matter the specialization or the healthcare facility, patients rely on doctors to review their symptoms, order the correct diagnostic tests and reach the best solution possible in the shortest amount of time. With many conditions, a delayed diagnosis or a missed...
Individuals rely on medical professionals to quickly arrive at a correct diagnosis so a potentially life-saving course of treatment can begin. Unfortunately, a missed diagnosis, a delayed diagnosis or an incorrect diagnosis can lead to worsening conditions or fatal...
Treating a misdiagnosed ectopic pregnancy with methotrexate may cause a miscarriage or result in deformities upon birth in an otherwise normal pregnancy according to a study performed by Organization of Teratology Information Specialists (OTIS). While the study group...