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Emilee Williams, a 21-year-old student, consulted an internist at Mercy Clinic Springfield Communities<\/a> when she experienced tremors, balance and concentration problems, insomnia and panic attacks. She was diagnosed as having fatigue and depression and was prescribed medication.<\/p>\n

Almost five months later, she returned to the clinic in a deteriorated condition and was re-diagnosed with simple anxiety.
\nThe next month, when her symptoms worsened, Williams underwent an MRI that showed severe brain damage resulting from Wilson\u2019s disease<\/a>, a rare genetic inherited disorder in which excessive amounts of copper accumulate in the body, particularly in the liver, brain and eyes. Despite treatment, she still suffers from the effects of her brain injury, which affects her speaking and ability to walk among other deficits.<\/p>\n

Williams sued Mercy Clinic Springfield alleging vicarious liability for the physician\u2019s choosing not to timely diagnose Wilson\u2019s disease and including her neurological condition on her differential diagnosis.
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