Medical Misdiagnosis, a Leading Cause of US Deaths, Adds Billions to Health Care Costs

Medical Misdiagnosis, a Leading Cause of US Deaths, Adds Billions to Health Care Costs
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Autumn Spredemann
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The prospect of walking into a hospital or clinic and receiving a misdiagnosis is something that fills most patients with dread.

An incorrect medical assessment can be, at best, a hassle, or at worst, expensive, dangerous, and even deadly.

Autumn Spredemann
Autumn Spredemann
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Autumn is a South America-based reporter covering primarily Latin American issues for The Epoch Times.
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