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Hurt by a Late or Wrong Diagnosis?

The patients of doctors, surgeons, nurses, dentists, and psychiatrists are all reliant on the professional opinions and treatment of those who have been designated to care for their needs. Unfortunately, not always are these medical professionals capable of providing the medicinal and therapeutic support that they need. In fact, a number of medical malpractice claims have been brought to the attention of attorneys whose clients were victimized by the misdiagnosis of their medical care provider.

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Can You Sue for Misdiagnosis in New Mexico?

Yes, you can file a lawsuit for misdiagnosis in New Mexico. If a medical professional’s mistake causes injury or death, you can file a lawsuit against them for failing to act according to the standard of care. Misdiagnosis may also apply if your doctor fails to give you a diagnosis at all.

That being said, misdiagnosis itself is not always grounds for a lawsuit. You will need to prove that your physician provided inadequate medical care and that it resulted in injury.

Commonly misdiagnosed conditions include:

Understanding the Risks of Incorrect Diagnosis

The misdiagnosis of a medical condition, whether it be an illness, injury, or disease, could result in serious complications. Along with a misdiagnosis comes the mistreatment of the patient, which is where the true heart of the problem lies. When a patient is diagnosed incorrectly they will consequently be treated incorrectly, which will inevitably jeopardize their health and wellbeing.

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