Can a hospital be responsible for a delayed stroke diagnosis?

Can a hospital be responsible for a delayed stroke diagnosis?

Yes. While not every poor outcome is malpractice, avoidable delays may raise serious concerns, including:

  • Failure to recognize stroke symptoms
  • Delayed ER triage
  • Failure to order timely CT or MRI imaging
  • Delayed neurology consultation
  • Failure to activate stroke protocols
  • Failure to transfer a patient to a stroke-capable hospital

Each case requires careful review of medical records.