Time is critical when dealing with cancer. Any delay, or failure, on the part of a doctor to diagnose cancer can seriously impact a patient's chances of survival. Doctors who fail to recognize telling symptoms, respond to patient complaints, order appropriate tests, or follow up on abnormal results can endanger patient lives. Doctors also have an obligation to inform patients about the dangers of cancer and stress the importance of regular preventative screenings. Doctors who fail in these duties may be liable for medical malpractice.
The law holds medical professionals responsible for their actions. Physicians have a duty to properly and thoroughly examine patients and to diagnose and treat their illnesses in a timely manner. When a doctor fails to perform his/her duties properly, and their negligence causes further harm to a patient, medical malpractice has occurred.. In cases of misdiagnosis or failure to diagnose cancer, the result can be loss of life.
Our firm has handled many cases of patients whose lives were lost or disrupted due to the failure of their doctors to treat them appropriately and obtained the necessary compensation for their comfort and well-being, their medical bills, and the survival of their family. If you or a loved one was not timely diagnosed, contact us for a free consultation. Contact us via email or call us at 732-333-0681.
Links:
American Cancer Society
National Cancer Institute
Cancer Prevention
Cancer Institute of New Jersey
Cancer Care
