Radiology Malpractice – Misdiagnosis and misreading of X-rays and imaging studies
Whenever a medical imaging study is misread and a patient gets the wrong treatment as a result, that can amount to medical malpractice. In some cases the outcome for the patient can be tragic, as we described in the case of our client Sharon Burke, who was the victim of a misreading of her brain MRI scan by radiologists at a prominent Washington, D.C. radiology group. Click here to read Sharon’s true story on our website.
Any kind of misdiagnosis by a radiologist can result in a medical malpractice case. Other cases brought by our firm have included misinterpretation of lung images on a plain chest X-ray, a missed kidney cancer on a plain abdominal film, and misinterpretation of bone x-rays.
Patient safety tip when dealing with radiologists
Wise patients should ask pointed questions before submitting to any imaging scan. Here is a list, adapted from Patrick Malone’s book, The Life You Save: Nine Steps to Finding the Best Medical Care — and Avoiding the Worst. Read more…
Consult with an Experienced Malpractice Attorney
If you believe you or a family member has been seriously injured from medical malpractice, medical error, or neglect by a doctor, hospital, nurse, clinic, nursing home or other health care provider, you may want to click here to contact an experienced medical malpractice attorney for a free evaluation of your case. You can also email us at info@patrickmalonelaw.com or call us at 202-742-1500 or 888-625-6635 toll-free. We will respond within 24 hours. There is no charge for our initial consultation.
