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1. Incorrect diagnosis of skin cancer; incorrect treatment.

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*MALPRACTICE, *SKIN tumors, *DIAGNOSTIC error laws, *DAMAGES (Law), *MENTAL depression, *SCARS, *DIAGNOSIS
Abstract

The article discusses a court case wherein the claimant claimed damages against the defendant hospital for incorrect diagnosis and treatment of skin cancer. It notes that the claimant has suffered depression due to incorrect diagnosis, the result of poor post-operative management. Moreover, both parties have agreed to settle with global damages which include damages for psychological injury.

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2011
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