A misdiagnosis of an issue can be both dangerous and deadly. This is why competence is of utmost importance in various professions. You take your car to the shop because there seems to be an issue, yet the mechanic tells you that an oil change will fix the problem. But a month later, your car stops working, and you discover that the root of the matter is your transmission, not an oil change. This misdiagnosis has just cost you a car. What if there was an issue in your home? There’s an unidentified odor, and the home inspector tells you it’s from leaving the water on too long. However, you discover that your house is on a poor foundation; therefore, mold and pests have settled in. This has just become an expensive problem. Misdiagnosis can take a deadly turn when dealing with people’s health. The big three misdiagnoses that lead to death or a severe permanent disability are associated with misdiagnosed cancers, vascular events, and infections.
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