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Cancer Misdiagnosis Claims

Cancer Misdiagnosis Claims2024-12-30T16:07:21+00:00

Cancer Misdiagnosis Claims are amongst the most common medical negligence claims in Ireland. Wrong diagnosis or delayed diagnosis can have dangerous side effect on the patient.

There are several reasons for a cancer misdiagnosis and how things can go wrong.

Common claims for failure to refer for further testing

The common claims for failure to refer for further testing range from the GP not sending a patient for blood tests to the hospital consultant not ordering an MRI when making a diagnosis.

You make the medical negligence claim* for the effects of the failure to refer for further testing on your life.

Common failure to refer for further testing claims:

If the dermatologist fails to refer for further testing, they could be missing an early chance to make an accurate diagnosis. Additional testing may quickly diagnose a skin issue and allow the correct treatment to begin.

Types of failure to refer for testing by a dermatologist claims:

  • Failure to refer for further testing for a suspected melanoma 
  • Failure to refer for further testing to diagnose skin cancer
  • Failure to refer for further testing leads to incorrect treatment 

O’Reilly Doherty & Co Solicitors can make your further testing negligence claim* against the dermatologist.

When the GP fails to refer for further testing, it could affect a diagnosis or delay treatment for a serious condition. The GP is often the first line of defence in a diagnosis, and GP medical negligence can lead to numerous health issues.

Types of GP failure to refer for further testing claims:

  • GP fails to refer a patient for further blood tests
  • GP fails to refer a patient for further cancer diagnosis tests
  • GP fails to refer a patient for further neurological tests

The GP should always refer a patient for further tests before making a diagnosis.

When the oncologist fails to refer for further testing, they could waste valuable time in making an accurate cancer diagnosis, and the medical negligence could allow the cancer to progress without treatment.

Types of failure to refer by an oncologist claims:

  • Failure to refer a patient for another scan despite the first scan being positive
  • Failure to refer a patient for further testing to another oncologist
  • Failure to refer a patient for further testing when symptoms get worse

O’Reilly Doherty & Co Solicitors in Dublin may be able to make a medical negligence claim* against the oncologist.

The A&E doctor is the first doctor you meet in an emergency, and they should not make the error of failing to refer you for further testing. An A&E doctor must look at the symptoms and refer a patient for further testing before making a diagnosis. 

Types of A&E failure to refer for further testing claims:

  • A&E doctor fails to refer a patient for further blood tests 
  • A&E doctor fails to refer a patient for further cardiac testing
  • A&E doctors fail to refer a patient for scans following an accident

The A&E doctor must refer a patient for further testing to help with an accurate diagnosis and treatment plan.

If the neurologist fails to refer the patient for further testing, it could be medical negligence, as the issue may get worse until an accurate diagnosis is made in the hospital.

Types of failure to refer for further testing by a neurologist claims:

  • Failure to refer for a MRI scan on a problem area of the body
  • Failure to refer a patient for an EEG when they need one
  • Failure to refer the patient with a possible brain injury for a PET scan

The neurologist must use all available testing before making an accurate diagnosis of the patient’s condition.

Further testing is vital for making an accurate diagnosis of a patient’s condition, and it could be medical negligence by the doctor if they fail to refer the patient for additional tests.

O’Reilly Doherty & Co medical negligence solicitors can make a claim for failure to refer for further testing.

Reasons for misdiagnosis of cancer

Misdiagnosis of cancer can occurr due to several reasons, some of which are given below.

  • Misinterpretation by health care providers: Errors can play a part in any field, but misinterpretation of the results of medical tests can lead to cancer misdiagnosis claims. Failing to notice the symptoms is a grave error and should be avoided and perfected at all costs.
  • Error in lab results: Lab test can be faulty too. The results could be wrong and that could lead to an incorrect diagnosis. To avoid this, tests should be run more than once to reduce the possibility of error. Lab tests should be upgraded frequently to produce results with 100% accuracy.
  • CT scans wield no results: Due to extremely small particles, CT or MRI scans fails to detect the disease in humans.

The results for misdiagnosis of cancer could be catastrophic. Incorrect results in medical cases should be avoided at all costs.

Dangerous effects of incorrect diagnosis of cancer

If diseases like cancer are not detected at the early stages, then it can cause severe harm and trauma to the patient. Huge pain and suffering could have been avoided if the cancer was detected early. Not detecting cancer early can lead to prolonged illness. and recovery becomes extremely difficult when cancer starts to spread in the body.

You have to be aware of the terms and information related to cancer to avoid any type of misinterpretation that can lead to serious effects on the body of the patient.  If negligence has been made in medical treatments and diagnosis, then you can be fully compensated for it.

About O’Reilly Doherty & Co Solicitors

Established in the 1980s, we have a lot of experience when it comes to medical negligence cases. A patient can claim compensation if he/she feels that they have been mistreated or have faced any medical issues due to the health care provider. We cannot revert the harmful effects but we will make sure that you get compensated for the issues caused due to the doctors. Contact us immediately to avail of our services and speak to an expert today.

If you require any further information, please do not hesitate to call us on 01 8344255. Alternatively you can simply request a callback and a member of our staff will contact you as soon as possible.

*In contentious business, a solicitor may not calculate fees or other charges as a percentage or proportion of any award or settlement.

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