Radiologist missed abnormal lymph nodes in patient with melanoma history, leading to delayed terminal cancer diagnosis and breach of care standards.
A New Zealand radiologist faced criticism for missing abnormal lymph nodes in a patient with a melanoma history, resulting in a delayed terminal cancer diagnosis. Deputy Health and Disability Commissioner Dr. Vanessa Caldwell stated the radiologist breached patient rights by not meeting appropriate care standards. The woman, who had regular scans since 2017, later discovered her cancer had spread. Caldwell emphasized the need for thorough analysis and recommended formal apologies from the radiologists involved.
September 30, 2024
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