Clinical misdiagnosis remains an ongoing issue in the UK, with patients receiving the wrong medical advice and treatment leading to death or long-term disability.
Diagnostic mistakes can happen across all areas of medicine, with varying levels of consequences.
Often illnesses and symptoms are classified according to a standard system, which is not always an effective approach as the factors and symptoms revolving around a person's illness can vary greatly.
For example, doctors often fail to spot coronary heart disease, which can result in chest...