On behalf of Barry D. Lang, M.D. & Associates | Oct 13, 2020 | Medical Malpractice
There are at least 1.4 million people in Massachusetts and across the U.S. who have Lewy body dementia, yet the number may be higher due to how often this condition is misdiagnosed. Many people have not heard of it, yet LBD is more widespread than cerebral palsy,...
On behalf of Barry D. Lang, M.D. & Associates | Oct 6, 2020 | Blog, Failure To Diagnose & Misdiagnosis, Medical Malpractice
People in Massachusetts should know the truth about medical malpractice. It’s not as rare as they’d hope. In fact, most people will be misdiagnosed at least once in their lives. Now, not all of these cases are the result of negligence. Sometimes many...
On behalf of Barry D. Lang, M.D. & Associates | Sep 30, 2020 | Medical Malpractice
Those in Massachusetts who regularly see an ophthalmologist may be interested in some of the most commonly misdiagnosed conditions in the profession. Retinal conditions and retinal detachment top the list of malpractice claims of misdiagnosed ophthalmic conditions. A...
On behalf of Barry D. Lang, M.D. & Associates | Sep 23, 2020 | Medical Malpractice
Due to their limited exposure, patients do not always have a clear understanding of just how many medical professionals revise and interact with their records over the course of treatment. From various specialists and nurses to diagnosticians and pharmacists everyone...
On behalf of Barry D. Lang, M.D. & Associates | Apr 17, 2020 | Blog, Medical Malpractice
In Massachusetts, medication errors are a frequent cause of hospitalization. Some prescription mistakes can even kill you. Whether it is an error made by your pharmacy or your doctor, these miscues can be equally dangerous. Now, artificial intelligence is being used...
On behalf of Barry D. Lang, M.D. & Associates | Oct 25, 2019 | Medical Malpractice
You trusted your doctor to correctly diagnose and treat your medical problems. Your literal life was in your physician’s hands. If they dropped the ball and failed to diagnose your disease or misdiagnosed you and lifesaving treatment was delayed, you may have...
On behalf of Barry D. Lang, M.D. & Associates | Aug 16, 2019 | Medical Malpractice
If a medical provider failed to properly diagnose or treat your illness or injury and you wound up with a worsened condition as a result of their negligence, you have the right to seek justice. Arguably, you also have the responsibility to file a malpractice claim...
On behalf of Barry D. Lang, M.D. & Associates | Jul 26, 2019 | Medical Malpractice
Much as with other important people in your life, you and your doctor share a relationship. But that goes much farther than your doctor’s bedside manner and the cordial banter between the two of you when you visit. You and your doctor have also established a...
On behalf of Barry D. Lang, M.D. & Associates | Jun 22, 2019 | Medical Malpractice
The psychiatrist who was accused by several patients and former staffers of taking inappropriate sexual liberties with his patients has had his license to practice medicine indefinitely suspended by the Massachusetts Board of Registration. Recently, the Board...
On behalf of Barry D. Lang, M.D. & Associates | May 10, 2019 | Medical Malpractice
Cancer is definitely a life-threatening diagnosis, and when doctors fail to diagnose it in time, patients can die. But sometimes patients are put at risk not because of any negligence from their health care providers but due to denials of care from their health...
