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Failure to Diagnose
Diseases that generally occur in connection but do not necessarily have a causal relationship are known as associated diseases. For example, hypertension, diabetes and abnormally high cholesterol often occur at the same time in individuals with heart disease. Some associated diseases, if left undiagnosed, can lead to serious complications and sometimes even death. An associated disease not properly diagnosed is considered a form of medical malpractice and victims have the legal right to hold negligent parties accountable.
These and other diseases frequently occur together. The same is often true of heart disease. Obesity, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, and diabetes frequently occur as a group. Associated diseases, such as these, require prompt treatment, and often times, the proper attention by the physician is not given.
Co-Occurrence of Diseases
Diseases often co-occur for the following reasons:- One disease is a risk factor for the second
- A single underlying disease causes the associated diseases
- one disease is a complication or symptom of the other
- Autoimmune diseases
- Lupus
- multiple sclerosis
- Type I diabetes
- Psoriasis
These and other diseases frequently occur together. The same is often true of heart disease. Obesity, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, and diabetes frequently occur as a group. Associated diseases, such as these, require prompt treatment, and often times, the proper attention by the physician is not given.
Medical malpractice is a leading cause of injury and death in the United States. Fortunately, the law allows victims of medical malpractice to file a legal claim and hold responsible parties accountable. If you or a loved one has been the victim of an associated disease not diagnosed, you may be entitled to seek compensation through a medical malpractice lawsuit. A qualified medical malpractice lawyer may be able to help you recover damages including medical bills, lost wages and/or earning capacity, mental anguish, and more. Please contact us today for a FREE consultation with a compassionate and competent Jacksonville medical malpractice lawyer who can evaluate your claim and help you determine the best course of action.