When a patient does not receive a proper diagnosis, he or she may not receive the proper health care. This could worsen the injury, resulting in dire long-term consequences. Defining traumatic brain injuries makes it easier for doctors to pinpoint to most effective medical treatments. It also helps lawyers prove whether a patient received proper care, or if the patient’s ongoing disability resulted from medical negligence.
Appropriate Treatment
Traumatic brain injuries require different medical approaches than other types of injuries. Detailed definitions of traumatic brain injuries help doctors match patient symptoms with the right kinds of treatments. If a caregiver fails to recognize a severe traumatic brain injury as opposed to a mild traumatic brain injury, the patient could be left with lifelong disabilities that were otherwise avoidable.
Possible Health Impact Later in Life
Traumatic brain injuries make patients more likely to develop Alzheimer’s at an earlier age. Many people who have had traumatic brain injuries find they have trouble with memory for years following the injury. When a doctor understands that these symptoms stem from a type of traumatic brain injury, the patient and the family can be better prepared for the potential impact on their lives. Families become more likely to understand the slow and painstaking healing process and be more accepting of the mental and behavioral problems that go along with traumatic brain injury.
Consequences of Misdiagnosis
A patient that does not receive the right kind of medical care after a traumatic brain injury can suffer many years of pain and frustration. Those years of discomfort can be avoided when a clear definition of injury helps patients find the right treatment. Instead of taking pills for headaches, the patient may be directed to other types of care that may help. Proper care reduces the stress of brain injuries as well. When patients understand that proper treatment can help certain symptoms, they no longer feel helpless. The sense of control over the problem helps reduce stress and improve outcomes.
Legal Reasons to Understand Traumatic Brain Injury Definitions
Those who suffer a traumatic brain injury need to understand the symptoms and method of injury. For example, people may not realize that a traumatic brain injury can happen without ever losing consciousness. If a patient fails to recognize the symptoms are brain injury related, the patient many never seek appropriate care. He or she may never secure just compensation from the at-fault party. By creating a definition of injury, doctors make sure patients can receive appropriate health care and proper justice.
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If you or someone you love suffered an injury because of a doctor’s negligence or an accident, contact us. Our experienced attorneys will review your case, free of charge, and answer any questions you might have pertaining to your rights. We will work with you to ensure that you and your family receive proper compensation for damages such as medical costs, and pain and suffering.
