Failure to Diagnose Cancer

Failure to diagnose cancer in medical malpractice law occurs when a healthcare provider neglects to identify cancer symptoms or misreads diagnostic tests, leading to a delayed or incorrect diagnosis. This can prevent timely treatment, potentially worsening the patient's condition or reducing their chances of recovery. To prove malpractice, one must show that the provider failed to meet the standard of care expected in the medical community, that this failure resulted in harm, and that the patient suffered as a direct consequence. Such cases can involve complex medical details and require expert testimony.