What is a Misdiagnosis?
The misdiagnosis is a misinterpretation of the clinical case that guides the doctor in the wrong direction. Prevention is crucial in avoiding this scenario. However, it is believed that the first to be mistaken are usually the patients who assume or presume to know which specialty they should go to, causing themselves the first stumbling block, unnecessary expenses, and frustration when obtaining a second medical opinion.
A misdiagnosis includes not only the incorrect identification of a disease but also the underestimation or overestimation of symptoms.
Preventing Diagnostic Errors at Rewellth: How?
Diagnostic Error: Evidence Supported by BMJ
There is evidence confirming that it is very common for patients to believe they know which specialty to consult, with a high probability of being wrong leading to potential misdiagnosis. However, preventive measures, such as receiving basic medical guidance, can significantly increase the likelihood of obtaining an accurate diagnosis and the most appropriate treatment from the outset.
A study from the British Medical Journal (BMJ) showed that patients who first receive basic medical guidance are more likely to find an accurate diagnosis and the most appropriate treatment from the outset.
Ensuring More Accurate Diagnoses: Rewellth’s Guided Approach
In Rewellth, we welcome you with personalized medical attention from the beginning, starting with a video consultation with your general practitioner to ensure that you’re heading in the right direction from the outset. This way, we guide you with greater precision to avoid frustration from unnecessary expenses and the loss of time.
In our experience, patients who perceive their general practitioner as attentive tend to feel more stable and less anxious. They also provide valuable insights for more accurate diagnoses, reducing the risks of misdiagnosis.
How can misdiagnosis can be prevented?
Para prevenir errores diagnósticos, es crucial verificar que el especialista que evalúe tu caso clínico posea, al menos, igual o mayor experiencia que tu cirujano anterior. En Rewellth, facilitamos el acceso a especialistas internacionales altamente experimentados, lo que maximiza tus probabilidades de obtener un diagnóstico preciso y un tratamiento adecuado.
