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