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Queensland hospital apologises for bungling patient scans

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An internal review is underway at Caboolture Hospital after it was found that thousands of urgent care patients may not have had their scans examined.

Breakdown
  • Up to 9,000 patient scans at Caboolture Hospital may not have been examined.
  • The issue dates back to April 2023 and affects several patient groups. 5s
  • A change in scan delivery procedures led to the oversight. 16s
  • A missed cancer diagnosis resulted in delayed palliative care for a patient. 27s
  • Hospital leadership has apologized and stated the issue has been addressed. 38s
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