What Constitutes a Misdiagnosis?

A misdiagnosis can occur when a medical professional listens to a patient’s symptoms and performs certain tests but fails to follow the standard of care and incorrectly diagnoses the patient. A misdiagnosis can also occur when the patient is suffering from a condition but the doctor misses the signs and symptoms and tells the patient that he or she is fine. When a misdiagnosis occurs, patients may suffer harm as their condition becomes worse and they do not receive the proper treatment they need.