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LEGAL REVIEW & COMMENTARY

Surviving Spouse Awarded $1.1 Million for Patient’s Delayed Cancer Diagnosis

Although the parties disputed several essential facts in this case, one important, incontrovertible fact was the patient missed several follow-up appointments, failed to schedule tests recommended by the care providers, and thus contributed to her injuries. Physicians and care providers only have so much ability to compel patients to seek treatment.