The Age·3 min read·medium

Melbourne grandmother sues after catastrophic hospital mix-up

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Amber Johnston
Melbourne grandmother sues after catastrophic hospital mix-up
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A Melbourne grandmother is suing a local hospital after undergoing an incorrect surgical procedure due to a patient identification error. The patient, who shared a first name with another individual, was mistakenly taken into surgery for a vulval excision instead of her intended minor lesion removal.

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