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Failure To Diagnose
CASE STUDY 2
Failure to Diagnose
Medical Indications:
A 30-year-old married father of four children was diagnosed with terminal lung cancer. If tried, chemotherapy and radiation could lengthen his life to 6-9 months. The tumor, an Adenocarcinoma, is too large for surgery since it has invaded thoracic structures.
The PA discovered in the patient’s chart that a routine x-ray done 2 years earlier reported a 8mm spot where the current tumor is now. A recommendation for follow-up was in the chart, but no action taken. Surgery would have stopped the tumor.
Patient Preference:
The patient has both the capacity and competency to decide, but there is no idea of knowing if he...
CASE STUDY 2
Failure to Diagnose
Medical Indications:
A 30-year-old married father of four children was diagnosed with terminal lung cancer. If tried, chemotherapy and radiation could lengthen his life to 6-9 months. The tumor, an Adenocarcinoma, is too large for surgery since it has invaded thoracic structures.
The PA discovered in the patient’s chart that a routine x-ray done 2 years earlier reported a 8mm spot where the current tumor is now. A recommendation for follow-up was in the chart, but no action taken. Surgery would have stopped the tumor.
Patient Preference:
The patient has both the capacity and competency to decide, but there is no idea of knowing if he...
Posted by: Carlos Hernandez
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