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The three most common types of misdiagnosis

40,000–80,000 patients die each year in American hospitals because of misdiagnosis

Mistakes in handling lab work happen at ever stage, from ordering the study through communicating results

When possible, surgeons needs to remove enough tissue to make sure that they get the surrounding microscopic cancer, too, as well as the larger tumor

One provider's mistake can end up being repeated by others, in place of making their own independent assessments

Savvy patients ask questions and may get a second opinion

Hospital-acquired injuries are more common over holidays

Learn the secret shell game that occurs daily at many major hospitals

For average-risk patients, the guidelines no longer recommend an annual colonoscopy beginning at age 50

Imaging quality may be similar, but hospitals are better equipped for the occasional life-threatening emergencies that will occur

Bowel perforation are known complications of abdominal surgery, and can be a life-threatening combination when mixed with barium contrast