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COPD guidelines can lead to misdiagnoses

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease is a major leading cause of death in New York and around the world. Approximately 27 million people suffer from COPD in the United States alone, with an estimated 210 million afflicted with it worldwide. Symptoms include breathing difficulty due to airway obstruction, shortness of breath and frequent coughing. Smoking is a leading cause of the disease.

Failure to Diagnose Cancer at the Outset

Can a person file a medical malpractice case against his or her doctor, if the doctor was unable to diagnose the cancer earlier, and the patient had to undergo chemotherapy because of this delay in the diagnosis?

Patients can help avoid hospital errors

Hospitals in New York and across the country are being pushed to reduce medical errors. Although the hospital is responsible for the safety of its patients, there are steps that people can take before or during a hospitalization to reduce the likelihood of becoming a victim of a mistake.

Can an Insurance Company Override the Doctor for a Settlement

The defense attorney thinks that the plaintiff has a wonderful medical malpractice case. However, he is unable to convince the doctor to start negotiations even when it is completely logical to do so. Can the insurance company override the doctor’s refusal to begin to negotiate?