Southland Hospital missed man's lung cancer for five years
Monday 24 March 2025 · 4 outlets · 3 reports · updated In this story Health and Disability Commissioner
The Health and Disability Commissioner found that a man's lung cancer went undiagnosed for over five years despite multiple scans and x-rays at Southland Hospital. The delay meant the cancer, which doubled in size, eventually became terminal. The investigation followed concerns raised by the patient's sister regarding missed abnormalities.
