Delayed Diagnosis Case Potential

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To prove a delayed diagnosis case in Florida, you need to show a doctor-patient relationship, negligence, causation, and harm. Based on the details provided, there may be grounds for a medical malpractice case due to repeated misdiagnoses and delayed treatment, which could have worsened the condition. Consult a local attorney to review medical records and facts for a thorough evaluation.

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Can i explain the story and you let me know if it has grounds for a case
Of course, Joel. Please go ahead and explain the story. I need all the relevant details to provide you with the most accurate information possible.
My daughter had abdominal pain one day on */* she was admitted to the emergency hospital and diagnosed as acid reflex.
I'm sorry to hear about your daughter, Joel. Can you please share what happened after the initial diagnosis? Did her condition worsen or persist due to the misdiagnosis?
On */* she was admitted to the emergency hospital again but now for abdominal pain and vomiting bile. We were concerned about the bile cause its odd but the dr tested urine and blood and said it was probably food posining and sent us home with a doctors note. On */* my daughter went to her primary care as recommended and a Murphys test was done and found positive. The dr said she has possibly appendicitis or another organ issue and told us to go straight to the hospital for imagine. She was admitted to the hospital and the drs said probably constipation. He did a Murphys test and said negative. He later asked for imaging and also asked for a ultrasound. During the ultrasound we advised her pain was top abdominal but they said they are only asked to scan bottom. The dr then called after seeing images and said to scan upper. She the was admitted for emergency surgery, for gaul stones the surgery was preform 4 days later and it was found severe cholecystitis with high drops. Her gullbladder was then removed. Medicaid did try denying paying but later sent a letter for thier mistake and payed
Based on what you've shared, there may be grounds for a medical malpractice case in Florida due to the repeated misdiagnoses and delay in treatment, which could have led to your daughter's worsened condition. A legal professional can help determine if the necessary elements exist:
- The doctor had a duty of care towards your daughter
- The doctor breached that duty
- This breach directly caused harm to your daughter
- Your daughter has suffered damages as a result
Please consider consulting a local attorney to discuss your potential case in detail.
Do you thibk it has a good potential?
Based on the details you've provided, it seems there might be potential for a medical malpractice case. However, the final decision will be made by a legal professional after a thorough review of all medical records and facts.