Bernstein & Maryanoff

Florida Medical Malpractice Lawyers
Holding Negligent Doctors Accountable

When patients report to a hospital or a clinic complaining of certain symptoms, it should give rise to the need for certain tests to be performed in order to come to an accurate diagnosis.  Many times, these tests can be the critical difference between a correct diagnosis and a missed diagnosis, and when these tests are not done, they can lead to serious illnesses developing and advancing.  If you have suffered because of a doctor’s failure to perform necessary tests, you need to seek the help of Florida medical malpractice lawyers as soon as possible.  Below is a brief introduction to this serious problem.

Tests Provide Timely Diagnoses

The world of medical science has advanced tremendously in recent years, and there are tests that are available now on a common basis that would never even have been possible even a few years ago.  These tests are meant not only to help doctors reach a diagnosis, but also to help them reach a diagnosis quickly.  Many conditions can be cured or managed more easily and with less discomfort, suffering or risk to a patient if they are caught early and treated aggressively.  When these tests are not done, it only leaves open the possibility that something can go drastically wrong.

Reasons Tests Are Not Done

There could be any number of reasons that a necessary test is not completed, and one of them could be the simple fact that some doctors are overworked and do not feel that they have the time to perform these tests and to analyze the results.  Therefore, they may simply trust their instincts based on the symptoms that are presented and make a quick diagnosis as a result.

In addition, the healthcare industry is generally run on a for-profit basis, which means that steps that can cost quite a bit of money are only taken if those handling the patient feel that they are absolutely necessary.  Some tests such as MRI’s and CT scans can cost thousands of dollars, and they are not always ordered unless there is an indication of imminent danger or trauma.

Your Rights if Tests Are Not Done

Although there are many reasons that these tests may not be done, those reasons are only relevant to those who have suffered as a result in regards to proving certain aspects of a lawsuit if one is filed as a result of injuries and additional illnesses suffered because of this decision.  If you or someone you love has been harmed because tests were not performed, seek the help of Florida medical malpractice lawyers who have been holding medical professionals accountable for the unnecessary risks and harm they have caused in patients for years.  Contact Bernstein & Maryanoff today to schedule a free initial consultation.