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While the results of a 2011 study involving lung cancer screening tests using CT scans helped influence Medicare to offer annual screenings for some smokers, many physicians worry that there are also negatives to this decision. The study showed that lung cancer deaths...
Patients in North Carolina may be interested in learning about a study released by the Doctor's Group on April 13, which shows that emergency physicians face lawsuits more often than other types of medical specialists. The study examined 332 different claims against...
A study published in the Journal of the American Medical Association has identified a troubling trend occurring across the nation, including in North Carolina. Breast biopsy tissue is often misdiagnosed, resulting in incorrect and ineffective treatment plans. The...
When patients in North Carolina are diagnosed with cancer at an early stage of the disease, they have a much stronger chance of enjoying a full recovery than patients who had their disease diagnosed at a later stage. A misdiagnosis or delayed diagnosis of cancer could...
Physicians and health care providers in North Carolina and other states continue to have problems as certain diseases are wrongfully diagnosed. A misdiagnosis generally refers to a delayed or wrong diagnosis that is detected later trough testing or another means. When...
Young North Carolina patients who have suffered a stroke in the past or who are at risk for suffering a stroke should know that a 2009 study revealed that emergency room staff may misdiagnose patients. Because it is extremely important that those suffering from a...
Some people put their lives into their physicians' hands when they visit a hospital or medical office. In some instances, though, these medical professionals don't live up to their expectations. When a doctor or medical staff acts negligently and causes a person to be...
Residents of North Carolina may be interested to learn about how cancer is diagnosed. Although a lump may be found with imaging or during a physical exam, this evidence alone will not tell a doctor that the patient has cancer. Upon further testing, most tumors that...
Patients in North Carolina may wonder what happens when their physician fails to diagnose their symptoms properly. This may have considerable impact on their ability to recover and cost them time away from work and increased medical expenses. It may also lead to...
Although positive strides are made and reported in relationship to many areas of medicine, North Carolina residents may be surprised to learn that little improvement has occurred in records of misdiagnosis. Issues of concern may include incidents of an incorrect...