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Misdiagnosis

When an incorrect conclusion about a disease or problem is made and the wrong diagnosis is made to someone on their condition.  A misdiagnosis can be deadly at times.  Someone could come in with chest pain, and the doctor might think it is indigestion, but it was actually early signs of a heart attack.
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