A woman who has heart disease is 50 percent more likely to receive an incorrect diagnosis even after having a heart attack. This isn't the only disparity between sexes when it comes to misdiagnoses. Unfortunately, there are many reasons why women in Kentucky and...
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Diagnostic errors are the top reason for malpractice claims
Kentucky patients rely on their doctors to provide skilled medical care. But being human, doctors sometimes make mistakes. When it comes to medical malpractice claims, a report reveals that diagnostic errors are the number one cause. And the incidence of diagnostic...
Study suggests way to prevent cellulitis misdiagnoses
Anyone in Kentucky who has been diagnosed with cellulitis will want to know about a new study regarding the condition. Cellulitis, a bacterial skin infection, tends to be misdiagnosed as pseudocellulitis, which is another condition that superficially resembles...
Gallbladder surgery errors could present as bile duct injuries
Laparoscopic surgery to remove the gallbladder usually goes well for patients in Kentucky. Most people recover very quickly, but, in almost 1 percent of cases, the surgery results in an injury to the bile duct. Surgical errors made during gallbladder removals...