Patients place great trust in their doctors to handle their case in the correct manner, to the highest standards possible. There is confidence that the medical records will be examined, the correct tests will be run on the patient, and that the patient will be diagnosed accordingly. Often with little experience themselves; it is satisfying to know that they are in great hands. People are correct in trusting their doctors, as the majority of the time, the correct treatment is given and the process runs smoothly to the patient’s satisfaction. However, on occasion doctors have been known to misdiagnose a patient, resulting in great distress for the patient. In these cases, it can be possible to bring a claim for medical negligence.