Although often used interchangeably, missed and misdiagnosis are two separate situations. With a misdiagnosis, the doctor classifies symptoms with the wrong disease and order incorrect treatments. In missed diagnosis doctors fail to categorize the symptoms at all, which could lead to a lack of treatment. In both cases, the patients can experience adverse effects that can lead to permanent injuries or death. It is a doctor’s responsibility to ensure proper interpretation of a case is made. The attorneys at Paulson Coletti Trial Attorneys PC are trained in handling both situations and are here to help.