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How to Handle Medical Misdiagnoses

Written by Cooper & Friedman PLLC on August 7, 2021
Doctor misdiagnosing patient

What is Misdiagnosis? Misdiagnosis, or failure to diagnose an illness or injury, is one of the most common errors in the medical field. Approximately 12 million Americans are misdiagnosed every year, according to the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. For most people, misdiagnoses lead to physical, financial, and psychological complications. In cases of misdiagnosis, the […]

Understanding Psychiatric Malpractice – An Overview

Written by Cooper & Friedman PLLC on October 24, 2016

Undergoing psychiatric treatment can be complicated, emotional and stressful for the patient, and sometimes even for the doctor. Grappling with mixed emotions during this experience can make everyone in the situation feel overwhelmed at times. While it’s up to the licensed doctor to help manage these feelings, sometimes the lines can get blurry. Psychiatric treatment […]