Delayed Diagnosis & Misdiagnosis
While doctors take seriously their duty in doing everything possible to avoid a misdiagnosis, it has been estimated that up to 7.5 percent of Canadian patients experience some form of diagnostic error in their lifetimes. Any time a healthcare professional makes a diagnostic error or reaches an incorrect medical conclusion about what is wrong with you, there may be grounds for a malpractice claim. If you believe you have been the victim of a diagnostic error, contact us for a free, no obligation consultation.