Half of special needs children misdiagnosed

Half of special needs children misdiagnosed

Ofsted review says many pupils diagnosed as having special educational needs require better teaching or pastoral care

ADHD, or just immature?

ADHD, or just immature?

Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder is more commonly diagnosed in kids who start school at a younger age. Are we medicating immaturity?

Is your pediatrician harming your child?

We all make mistakes, but it's the last thing you'd want your doctor to admit to, especially when it comes to our children's health. But there is a new report that shows it's happening more often than you might think.

Parent of misdiagnosed girl: 'listen to your child'

Adrianna Mininno's parents questioned the pediatrician's initial diagnosis of headaches and vomiting as a viral incident. Turns out Adrianna had a cancerous tumor, and is now undergoing treatment. Her father, James, said "Had we listened to other people's advice, we might not be in the same situation we are in now."

ANOTHER TRAGIC MISDIAGNOSED CHILD IN METRO DETROIT

A local area mother shares the traumatic story of her damaged child, due to Dr. Awaad's negligence, & the Oakwood Hospital System

Doctor Accused of Misdiagnosing Kids

He worked at Oakwood Hospital as the director of pediatric neurology for much of the last decade. However, now he is accused of misdiagnosing hundreds, even thousands of children in his care.

Kids doctor ‘misdiagnosed vulnerable children in care’

A PAEDIATRICIAN who treated children in care is accused of a string of misconduct allegations – including misdiagnosing vulnerable children and tricking NHS patients into seeing him privately.

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