North Carolina Radiology Errors Lawyer
Charlotte Radiologist Malpractice Attorney
Radiologists use CAT scans, MRIs, and X-rays, ultrasounds, and sonograms to diagnose illness. Unless interpretation of these results is communicated effectively to the treating physician, appropriate treatment will not be given. Incorrect interpretation of the results also leads to misdiagnosis, delayed diagnosis and death. Contact a North Carolina radiology errors attorney.
An appropriate rule of thumb might be: "when in doubt," pursue further or more specific tests. Rather than dismissing an unusual or abnormal sign on a test result as a harmless matter, the abnormality should be definitely identified. Radiologists should never "drop the ball."
Common Mistakes
Conditions that may be overlooked and continue to threaten patients, include:
- Breast cancer
- Brain tumor
- Broken bones
- Internal injury, bleeding
- Stroke
- Heart problems due to blocked arteries
- Vertebrae fracture
- Brain bleed
- Congestive heart failure
- Lung cancer
In the case of mammography, for example, routine screenings are done. If there is any sign of cancer, a diagnostic/in-depth exam should be performed. Cancer will metastasize (grow and spread) if not treated.
Contact a North Carolina Radiology Errors Attorney
Elam & Rousseaux, P.A., is a law firm with more than 85 years of combined medical malpractice experience. Contact us to speak with a lawyer who understands the challenges you face and the options you have.
From our offices in Charlotte, we help clients throughout North Carolina get the proper medical care they need and the financial compensation they deserve. Offering evening and weekend hours in addition to our weekly hours, we are also available to make in-home and hospital visits. Contact a Charlotte radiologist malpractice lawyer today for a free initial consultation about your case.
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