Medical misdiagnosis happens more often than people realize. Studies show that 25 million around the world are misdiagnosed each year. While not every incorrect diagnosis amounts to malpractice, misdiagnoses that result from negligence and cause harm may become malpractice cases. Elements Necessary for a Misdiagnosis Claim To bring a viable medical malpractice lawsuit for misdiagnosis, four key legal elements must be proven: 1. Doctor-Patient Relationship There must be