Articles categorized as Misdiagnosis

Terry Graedon - September 7, 2023

Show 1355: Uncovering the Shocking Dangers of Misdiagnosis

Joe Graedon - March 13, 2023

Are You Prepared to Be Misdiagnosed in the ER?

Joe Graedon - October 2, 2024 - 45 comments

Will Medical Mistakes Kill You or Someone You Love?

Medical mistakes are a leading cause of death, yet they go unreported and ignored. A new study (10/1/24) reveals diagnostic errors are common!

Terry Graedon - April 2, 2020

Show 1207: Can You Use Your Patient Portal for Better Health?

Terry Graedon - October 24, 2019

Show 1186: What Happens When Doctors Make Diagnostic Errors?

Terry Graedon - March 15, 2018

Will a Crowded Emergency Room Interfere with Your Care?

Terry Graedon - April 17, 2014

Diagnostic Errors with Potentially Serious Consequences Affect 1 in 20 Patients

Terry Graedon - October 3, 2013

Misdiagnoses Result in Malpractice Claims

Terry Graedon - September 9, 2013

Even Doctors Who Flunked Tests Were Confident About Their Diagnostic Accuracy

Terry Graedon - August 29, 2013

Some Physicians Are Overconfident about Their Diagnostic Accuracy

Terry Graedon - April 24, 2013

Diagnostic Blunders and Malpractice Claims

Joe Graedon - March 25, 2013

Patient Takes Action on Difficult Diagnosis

Terry Graedon - February 28, 2013

Misdiagnosis Harms or Kills Patients

Terry Graedon - February 21, 2013

Is That Test Necessary?

Joe Graedon - September 23, 2012

Patients Afraid to Disagree with Doctors

Terry Graedon - August 30, 2012

Missed Diagnoses in the ICU

Terry Graedon - June 25, 2012

Second Opinions Save Lives

It makes sense to get second opinions before accepting surgery or a serious treatment regimen; it also makes sense to seek second opinions on side effects.

Terry Graedon - June 21, 2012

Vitamin D Tests Not Accurate

Terry Graedon - May 24, 2012

Routine PSA Tests Discouraged

Joe Graedon - April 5, 2012

Be Wary of Diagnostic Error

Terry Graedon - April 4, 2011

Life-Threatening Blood Clot Misdiagnosed

Terry Graedon - December 2, 2009