CONSEQUENCES OF WRONG DIAGNOSIS

Misdiagnosis is fraught with consequences. In some cases, this led to death of patients who could have been saved. All of this is largely due to a lack of knowledge among health professionals because they are not equipped to assess and diagnose HAE.

With the involvement and approach of AOHQuebec, a wind of change is blowing in the healthcare circle. AOHQuebec offers accredited training to staff, and an emergency protocol is about to emerge in the province’s hospital ER in 2018.

Overexposure to examinations and surgeries :

Gastroscopy
Colonoscopy
Echo, taco, X Ray
Appendectomy
Hysterectomy
Exploratory laparotomy

Numerous consultants on file :

Gastroenterologist
Neurologist
ENT
Gynecologist
Psychiatrist
Internal physician

IMPACT ON THE PATIENT

The impacts on the patient are numerous and affect all spheres of his life. Hence the importance of rapid diagnosis and medical supervision. The contribution of relatives, family and friends is a very important element, because the patient feels lonely and helpless in these different situations :

Stress, anxiety, suffering.
Decreased productivity at work, home, social life.
Financial difficulties.
Absence of quality of life and well-being.
Isolation
Suicidal thoughts