Is misdiagnosis considered medical malpractice?

Misdiagnosis can be medical malpractice when it is caused by the health care practitioner’s medical negligence. That said, it is important to remember that doctors or other health care practitioners are not required by law to get a correct diagnosis 100 percent of the time. A misdiagnosis can be arrived at through standard tests, even when the tests are performed accurately or evaluated by a skilled doctor with the utmost care.

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