A loved one had a stroke and the Emory ER missed it for several hours. Is this malpractice?

A loved one had a stroke and the Emory ER missed it for several hours. Is this malpractice?

Stroke is one of the most time-critical medical emergencies. The standard of care in emergency medicine mandates rapid assessment for stroke using validated tools such as the NIH Stroke Scale, prompt neuroimaging, and, for eligible patients, administration of intravenous tPA within 4.5 hours of symptom onset or mechanical thrombectomy within 24 hours for large vessel occlusion. A delay in diagnosis at any Georgia emergency room — including Emory Midtown, Emory University Hospital, or any other facility — that causes or worsens permanent neurological disability may constitute actionable malpractice. Contact our firm to have the case evaluated.