The number of Americans who suffer permanent consequences from medical misdiagnoses is higher than previously thought, according to a new study, but there are some simple steps you can take to lower your risk.
According to the research, these diagnostic errors often occur when patients exhibit symptoms other than those most commonly associated with the disease.CNN's"The Lead with Jake Tapper,"
While adverse outcomes are still rare, according to Gupta, there are some simple questions patients can ask their doctor to lower their risk even further:When will I get my test results, and what should I do to follow up?
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