Failure to diagnose: brain tumour.
Case studies 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. This article discusses a recent coronial inquest into the death of a 5 year old girl from a brain tumour.
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Sara
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Medico-Legal and Advisory Services, MDA National. sbird@mdanational.com.au
D001315:Australia; D001344:Autopsy; D001932:Brain Neoplasms / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000601:surgery; D002675:Child, Preschool; D003951:Diagnostic Errors / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence*; D005194:Family Practice / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence* / Q000379:methods; D017809:Fatal Outcome; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008318:Malpractice; D012308:Risk Management