Prevent Diagnostic Errors By Taking A Proactive Approach
November 9, 2013
Misdiagnosis is a common problem in the U.S., but people can protect themselves by being more proactive with their doctor. A study last year pointed out that one of the biggest medical problems occurring today is misdiagnosis. According to CBS News, 12 million adults are misdiagnosed in the U.S. every year. Furthermore, analysis of the data used indicates that half of these cases may cause harm to the patient. Researchers said that misdiagnosis can occur when doctors don’t talk to patients about their conditions and fail to listen to them when they do. The data also indicated that many