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CERVICAL CANCER - MEDICAL NEGLIGENCE




Cervical cancer is generally considered to be a preventable disease which can be achieved by recognizing pre-cancerous changes through routine paper smears and pelvic examinations. Early detection of pre-cancerous changes means that the illness can be treated before it develops into full-blown cancer.


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Pap Smear


Performing a pap smear involves inserting a speculum into the vagina and removing tissue samples for further testing. The samples are analyzed under a microscope to look for any signs of cancer or pre-cancer cells. Survival rates are very high when cervical cancer is detected early and treatment is quickly started.

When a healthcare provider is negligent in carrying out or interpreting a pap smear, however, the signs of cervical cancer can be missed. Errors which can lead to a damaging delay in treatment, may amount to cervical cancer medical negligence. In addition to the negligent performance of a pap smear, there are other types of cervical cancer medical negligence which can include losing the patient’s records, improper treatment, inaccurate test results, ignoring a patient’s complaints or failing to refer the patient to a cancer specialist.


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Clinical Negligence


A number of mistakes can be made which amount to cervical cancer medical negligence, giving the patient a legal claim to compensation. The most common of these errors include a healthcare provider's failure to :-

  • Identify a cancerous mass during a cervical exam.
  • Order appropriate tests when a patient exhibits symptoms of cervical cancer.
  • Correctly interpret the results of a pap smear or biopsy.
  • React to an abnormal biopsy finding in a timely manner.
  • Order a biopsy when the results of a physical examination are abnormal.
  • Inform the patient of their treatment options.


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Legal Advice


In the vast majority of cases, medical professionals provide their patients with excellent care and exercise competent judgment in diagnosing illness. Unfortunately, there are cases when medical professionals make negligent mistakes that can result in the injury or death of a patient. If you or a loved one has been the victim of medical error, you may be entitled to compensation for your losses. If you suspect that your illness has worsened as a result of mistakes by a doctor you should make contact with a specialist lawyer as soon as possible who will advise you on the viability of making a claim and its likely value. There are time limits and you should waste no time in taking advice.


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