Medical errors ranked as the third leading cause of death across the United States, according to The BMJ, one of the oldest and most highly regarded peer-reviewed medical journals in the world. One of the more commonplace types of medical negligence or medical...
Failure To Diagnose
Misdiagnosis of a sore throat can be a serious medical matter
A sore throat is a condition that causes many North Carolina residents to seek medical attention, never expecting a potentially very serious diagnosis to follow. This is also the common assumption of a physician as well, who then will diagnose the problem and...
What could a sore throat indicate?
If you're suffering from a sore throat in North Carolina, it might be tempting to assume that you're dealing with a common cold. A sore throat can be a symptom of a mild illness, but it can also be a sign of something more serious. And if your doctor fails to diagnose...
Tonsil cancer: Symptoms and treatments
According to the National Institutes of Health, cases of tonsil cancer in North Carolina and around the nation have been increasing throughout the years. The reason why many in the public have not heard of this is likely due to the fact that tonsil cancer is usually...