title: Failure to diagnose: bowel obstruction.
abstract: Case histories are based on actual medical negligence claims or medicolegal referrals; however certain facts have been omitted or changed by the author to ensure the anonymity of the parties involved.
authors.affiliation: MDA National. sbird@mdanational.com.au
authors.forename: Sara
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Bird
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D003951:Diagnostic Errors; D005194:Family Practice; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007415:Intestinal Obstruction / Q000175:diagnosis*; D008318:Malpractice; D012308:Risk Management