Hospital Settles Missing Tumor Suit After Admitting It Can’t Find It

Mar 6, 2024 Daily, Hospitals, Investigation, Medical Error, Medical Malpractice, Pathology, Surgery Comments Off on Hospital Settles Missing Tumor Suit After Admitting It Can’t Find It

I have handled cases where records and reports went missing after the fact, but I can’t remember a case where the hospital lost tissue before it could be tested or reviewed. According to the lawsuit, Morton-Maxson had a family history of bladder cancer and doctors noted the growth was “likely cancer.” But UW “lost the […]

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Univ. Of Wash. Hospital Sued Over Allegedly Lost Tumor

Jul 6, 2023 Daily, Evidence, Medical Error, Medical Malpractice, Medical Records, Pathology Comments Off on Univ. Of Wash. Hospital Sued Over Allegedly Lost Tumor

I’m curious because the news report doesn’t mention it – wasn’t there a repeat biopsy once they realized the first specimen was lost? “Defendant UW lost the surgically removed tumor prior to conducting the requisite pathological review and left plaintiff without a clear diagnostic or care plan,” according to the complaint seeking medical negligence damages. […]

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