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misdiagnosis
[ mis-dahy-uhg-noh-sis ]
misdiagnosis
/ ˌɪ岹ɪəɡˈəʊɪ /
noun
- the act or an instance of misdiagnosing or being misdiagnosed
yvlog History and Origins
Origin of misdiagnosis1
Example Sentences
When I was flattened by postpartum depression and had a terrifying health misdiagnosis, Mark was there with me; his aligned presence was like a pillar holding me upright.
"The diagnosis is a constellation of clinical features. Misdiagnosis or no diagnosis or late diagnosis can happen easily," says Mr Willison.
A broader perspective could be the difference between years of misdiagnosis and a targeted intervention that makes recovery possible.
Finch, whose credits also include “The Vampire Diaries” and “True Blood,” often wrote about her ailments and distressing experiences, which included being diagnosed with a rare form of bone cancer, having an abortion while undergoing chemotherapy and a misdiagnosis by a doctor.
Wayne Darch, who was head of emergency operations at the South Western Ambulance Service in 2018, told the inquiry "more could have been done" to train staff on "misdiagnosis awareness".
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