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HealthGov Conference 10-11 December 2007 CASE STUDY REMOVAL OF THE WRONG BREAST The uneasy balance between sys

CASE STUDY REMOVAL OF THE WRONG BREAST History. GP found lump in Left breast. Referred for investigation. Bilateral Mammogram

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HealthGov Conference 10-11 December 2007 CASE STUDY REMOVAL OF THE WRONG BREAST The uneasy balance between sys

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    1. HealthGov Conference 10-11 December 2007 “CASE STUDY – REMOVAL OF THE WRONG BREAST” The uneasy balance between systematic/individual responsibility Helen Turnbull Legal Manager, Disciplinary Services 10-11 December 2007

    2. CASE STUDY REMOVAL OF THE WRONG BREAST History GP found lump in Left breast. Referred for investigation. Bilateral Mammogram & Ultrasound Report - Irregular 14mm lesion lying at the 3 o’clock position 5cm from Left nipple. Primary breast cancer.

    3. Referred to Surgeon Surgeon found palpable 2cm lump at the approx 2 o’clock position some distance from the Left nipple. Opinion – Highly suspicious of malignancy Surgeon took a fine needle aspiration biopsy (FNAB); provided National Breast Cancer Centre material; drew illustrations; discussed options/risks/complications. FNAB confirmed the malignancy. Decision - Mastectomy.

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