Is misdiagnosis considered malpractice?
Not necessarily. Medicine is not an exact science and the law does not require doctors to be right every time they make a diagnosis. However, a misdiagnosis may be malpractice if your doctor neglects to get your medical history, order the appropriate test for your illness, or recognize the symptoms of your illness. If you have not suffered any injuries as a result of the misdiagnosis and the consequent treatment, you have no basis for a medical malpractice claim.
