by Marcus Boston | Nov 10, 2014 | Blog, Misdiagnoses
When a patient presents to a doctor regarding complaints, it is important that the doctor take the time to listen to the patient. This is important because doctors are trained to go through a method to help them get to the right diagnosis for a patient’s complaints....
by Marcus Boston | Nov 5, 2014 | Blog, Emergency Room Errors
You are not feeling well so you check yourself into the emergency room. Once there you are seen by the necessary medical staff and all of the preliminary things are done. You are then seen by a doctor. Based on the doctor’s examination and workup, it is determined...
by Marcus Boston | Jul 29, 2014 | Blog, Failure or Delay in Cancer Diagnosis
Early detection of breast cancer can be vital to a woman’s chances of overcoming the diagnosis. This is why a misdiagnosis at an early stage can be very detrimental to a woman’s chances of overcoming the cancer. A radiologist’s role in these types of cases is...
by Marcus Boston | Apr 30, 2014 | Blog, Failure or Delay in Cancer Diagnosis
The second opinion doctor all but admits that your first doctor clearly missed your lung cancer. Is this a slam dunk type of case if you decide to pursue a medical malpractice case in Maryland against your first doctor or hospital? The short answer is no, it may not...
by Marcus Boston | Apr 22, 2014 | Blog, Failure or Delay in Cancer Diagnosis
When a doctor is not on the same page with another doctor regarding a patient’s treatment serious injuries can occur. These types of errors are called communication or handoff errors and happen in hospitals and medical offices across the county. Essentially,...
