# can you sue a doctor for wrong diagnosis

Your Employment Rights as an Individual with a Disability » Notice Concerning The Americans With Disabilities Act Amendments Act Of 2008 This document was issued prior to enactment of the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act of 2008 (ADAAA), which took effect on January 1, 2009.  The ADAAA broadened the statutory definition of disability, as summarized in this list of specific changes. Eeoc.gov

Why UK Physicians Are Now Getting Sued More » The UK is seeing a surge in medical malpractice lawsuits, with payouts similar to those in the US. Here's why. Medscape.com

Apologies and Medical Error » One way in which physicians can respond to a medical error is to apologize. Apologies—statements that acknowledge an error and its consequences, take responsibility, and communicate regret for having caused harm—can decrease blame, decrease… Ncbi.nlm.nih.gov

Let’s Be Honest: These Medical Malpractice Cases Were a Pain in the Back » This series reviews three cases of back pain where a highly morbid diagnosis was missed by an emergency physician and subsequently successfully litigated.We review the clinical entities of spinal epidural abscess and cauda equina syndrome, challenging… Ncbi.nlm.nih.gov

Appeals Court: Family Can Sue Over Misdiagnosis » The ruling reverses a Kandiyohi County District Court decision to dismiss the case against Dr. Rachel Tollefsrud and the Family Practice Medical Center in Willmar. Cbsnews.com