Two things can go awry when a doctor is trying to figure out why someone is ill; a wrong diagnosis or a misdiagnosis.<\/p>\n
To the person who was on the receiving end of the wrong diagnosis or misdiagnosis, often a mistake is a mistake, no matter what you call it. In reality, these are two different things. A wrong diagnosis is a total miss that may result in serious consequences because the real sickness is not dealt with and it continues on its course, possibly causing death.<\/p>\n
On the other hand, misdiagnosis is like being half right but for the wrong reasons. Misdiagnosis may include a wrong diagnosis, an incomplete diagnosis, or an improper or incorrect medical intervention or treatment. I see this quite a lot in the course of my practice as a New Hampshire personal injury lawyer.<\/p>\n
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