title: Failure to diagnose: tendon injuries.
abstract: This article discusses a claim arising out of an alleged failure to diagnose a tendon injury involving a finger. The case highlights some of the challenges in managing hand injuries in general practice.
authors.affiliation: MDA National. sbird@mdanational.com.au
authors.forename: Sara
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Bird
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D001265:Athletic Injuries / Q000175:diagnosis*; D057210:Delayed Diagnosis; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D005260:Female; D005383:Finger Injuries / Q000175:diagnosis*; D050723:Fractures, Bone / Q000175:diagnosis*; D006801:Humans; D008318:Malpractice / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence*; D013708:Tendon Injuries / Q000175:diagnosis*