There are various steps a person might take after being told by their doctor that they have a serious condition. One is to get a second opinion. Sometimes, a second opinion reveals that the initial diagnosis was off.
The safety and legal issues of the rise of telemedicine
Health care is a constantly evolving field. One development that has been getting a lot of attention lately is telemedicine. Telemedicine involves medical practitioners using telecommunication technologies (such as videoconferencing) to provide patients with diagnostic and treatment services remotely.
Damage award issued in delayed diagnosis case in Arizona
Time can truly be of the essence when it comes to cancer treatment. Delays in getting proper medical care can deprive a cancer patient of many things, including a chance of beating the cancer. A failure to properly diagnose cancer can lead to such treatment delays. A judge recently made a decision in a case here in Arizona involving allegations of such medical negligence.
