Failure to Communicate Test Results

Georgia Medical Negligence

Every patient has a right to understand how their disease is progressing and what treatment options are available to them. Doctors often run diagnostic tests to help determine the cause of the patient’s ailments and their best course of treatment. If these test results are not communicated to patients, or are communicated later, it could limit the patent’s freedom to choose his or her own treatment, as well as pose potentially serious consequences for their health.

If you or a loved one has been the victim of delayed test results medical malpractice, contact our firm today to discuss your legal options at no charge.

Test Result Negligence

Physicians receive hundreds of test results each week concerning the patients they have under their care. Radiology, blood work, and pathology centers may send critical, time-sensitive information to a doctor. If this information is not communicated to the patient quickly and clearly, necessary treatment may be delayed, putting the patient’s life at risk. Unfortunately, this is one of the most common medical errors that physicians commit, and may be considered medical malpractice in Georgia.

If a disease gets worse over time or progresses rapidly, getting test results back quickly is extremely important. Diseases like cancer can become untreatable if they are not caught during the early stages. If you or a loved one were injured by a failure to communicate any of the following test results, consult a Georgia medical malpractice attorney as soon as possible:

Medical Malpractice Attorneys

An experienced medical malpractice attorney can investigate your claim and determine if and when negligence occurred. By proving the extent of your injuries and their projected effect on the rest of your life, a skilled lawyer can build a case for you to get the compensation you deserve and need for your medical bills, lost wages, and other damages resulting from the doctor’s negligence. 

At Morgan & Morgan, we have extensive resources to help our clients, including a network of medical and economic experts and a legal team with talent and drive to help the wrongfully injured. Our Atlanta law offices are proud to serve the people of Georgia in medical malpractice claims, fighting to get them the compensation they deserve. If you have been injured, fill out the simple form on the right to get a free consultation.