Cancer remains one of the most frequent and high-risk conditions cited in malpractice claims involving primary care physicians. Although many types of malpractice allegations exist—medication errors, procedural issues, treatment complications—the most common involve missed or delayed diagnosis, and cancer is a standout example.
From a medicolegal perspective, these cases often hinge on testimony from a primary care expert witness or medical expert witness in family medicine to explain whether the standard of care was met.