14 more pathology cases require review: Man. health officials
09.05.2008 14:00
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An investigation into errors made by a pathologist with Manitoba Diagnostic Services has uncovered 14 more cases that require further review, health officials said Wednesday. An external pathologist has reviewed 289 of more than 700 cases by the Winnipeg doctor, 14 of which were said to "require further review." Those reviews will be done by other pathologists with specialized expertise and three cancer specialists. Health officials said they expect to complete reviews of half of the cases involving the doctor by the end of May. Dr. Brock Wright, chief medical officer of the Winnipeg Regional Health Authority, said Wednesday that the review was being conducted out of an "abundance of caution." "The public needs to know that when issues like this are raised, they are taken very seriously. Patient safety is always our No. 1 concern," he said in a release. 10 cases of error confirmedThe pathologist was put on leave last week after a review uncovered errors in seven of 35 selected complex cases reviewed. But Diagnostic Services Manitoba and the Winnipeg Regional Health Authority announced Wednesday that the number of cases in which errors were discovered rose to 10. Further review determined that three of the errors could have affected the treatment or diagnoses of patients, officials said Wednesday. The three patients are still alive, and their cases are being expedited to address any treatment needs or change in diagnosis. At least three of the 10 patients whose pathology reports contained errors that were not considered clinically significant have since died. The patients' cases had all been considered terminal, officials said. More than 150 people have called a hotline set up by the WRHA to deal with questions and concerns about the situation. DSM has not released the name of the pathologist, so cancer patients don't know whether their test results are among those under review. The pathologist in question dealt with "routine surgical specimens," officials said, and dealt with very few rural cases. Doctors will discuss changes in pathology diagnoses with their patients and inform them if there is a need to change treatment. If patients require additional treatment, it will be expedited, officials said. Manitobans with any questions can call the WRHA hotline at (204) 788-8004. Post a commentPeople have commented on this storyRecommend this storyPeople have recommended this storyStory Tools: E-MAIL | PRINT | Text Size: SMLXL | REPORT TYPO | SEND YOUR FEEDBACKStory comments (0)Sort:Most recent | First to last | Most recommendedPost your commentNote: The CBC does not necessarily endorse any of the views posted. By submitting your comments, you acknowledge that CBC has the right to reproduce, broadcast and publicize those comments or any part thereof in any manner whatsoever. Please note that comments are pre-moderated/reviewed and published according to our submission guidelines. Comment:Characters allowed: 2500PostSubmission policyRelatedInternal LinksCancer patients concerned about potential misdiagnosesReview uncovers errors in Manitoba pathologist's workHealth HeadlinesChild viral death toll up to 34 in China00The death toll from a viral illness that is striking children across China has risen by four to 34, while the number of reported infections jumped to nearly 25,000, state media reported Friday. Arthritic diabetics struggle to exercise: U.S. study00More than half of U.S. adults with diabetes also have arthritis, raising a serious obstacle for diabetic patients urged to exercise, according to a government study.New laws needed to restrict drivers with health problems: IBC00The Insurance Bureau of Canada says governments should consider legislation that would slap restrictions on older drivers who suffer from potentially hazardous health problems.Williams lashes cancer inquiry for 'inquisitorial methods'00Premier Danny Williams has expressed sharp words over how the breast cancer inquiry that his government struck a year ago is performing. Talks set Monday after Sask. nurses vote to strike00Health region management and the union representing Saskatchewan's registered nurses are heading back to the bargaining table.Health FeaturesHEALTH CAREGoing digitalOnline health records: Convenience vs. privacy HEALTH AsthmaHEALTHSpecial needsChildren with disabilities continue to face social barriers VIDEOMental healthStress in the workplace (Runs 4:50)HEALTHLightning ProcessControversial training program comes to CanadaPeople who read this also read …
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