Legal advice about missed or delayed diagnoses
Harringtons Medical advises on concerns about an incorrect diagnosis or a delay in identifying a medical condition. The assessment looks at the information available at the time, the investigations and referrals made, and the consequences of the alleged error or delay.
The enquiry may require a review of consultation notes, referral letters, test results, imaging reports and the timeline of diagnosis and treatment. Medical records and appropriate independent expert evidence help assess the care provided and whether an alleged failing caused harm. An adverse outcome alone does not establish medical negligence.
Harringtons Medical is the medical negligence department of Harringtons LLP in Dublin, led by David Harrington. The team can discuss your concerns and the information needed to assess them. Call 01 539 4747 or use the contact form below. You can make an initial enquiry even if you do not yet have all of your records.
FAQs
How is a concern about misdiagnosis or delayed diagnosis assessed?
Assessment usually involves reviewing the medical records and obtaining appropriate independent medical opinion. The questions include whether the diagnosis should have been made earlier and whether any failure affected the patient's outcome. A later or changed diagnosis does not, on its own, establish negligence.
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