A healthcare provider’s failure to diagnose a medical condition can have life-altering consequences, from prolonged illness to permanent injury or death. At Goldberg & Rosen, we specialize in representing individuals harmed by medical negligence.
What Is Failure to Diagnose?
Failure to diagnose occurs when a healthcare provider does not correctly identify a medical condition in a timely manner. This can happen when symptoms are overlooked, necessary tests are not ordered, or test results are misinterpreted. Unlike misdiagnosis, which involves diagnosing a patient with the wrong condition, failure to diagnose refers to the absence or delay of any diagnosis.
The failure to diagnose a medical condition can have serious and sometimes fatal consequences. When a condition is not identified early, it may worsen, requiring more aggressive treatment or leading to irreversible damage. In many cases, timely diagnosis is critical to the patient’s health and recovery.










