Doctor's misdiagnosis led to 'preventable' death of Indigenous man
Doctor's misdiagnosis led to 'preventable' death of Indigenous man
www.abc.net.au
Doctor's misdiagnosis led to 'preventable' death of Indigenous man
Pretty scuffed. Cliff notes:
- patient presents to hospital reporting agony in tummy
- doctor finds out he uses cannabis
- diagnoses with cannabis hyperemesis syndrome (some people after heavy use suddenly develop persistent nausea, recently identified, rare and is a diagnosis of exclusion)
- patient is sent home
- patient dies due to severe stomach ulcers
Seems pretty concerning to me.