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Misdiagnosis a Leading Cause of Medical Malpractice Claims, Studies Show

Two recent research papers both point to the significance of diagnostic errors as a source of medical malpractice claims. A peer-reviewed paper published in Diagnosis on July 11 found that inaccurate or delayed diagnoses were cited in 34% of medical …

Deceased Patient’s Family Sues U of Vermont Medical Center for Malpractice

The family of a New York man who died in the University of Vermont Medical Center’s emergency room in February has filed a lawsuit against the hospital claiming malpractice. The Burlington Free Press reported the suit, filed last month in …