Biopsy delayed — But for the patient’s safety, not out of negligence
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February - 2026, Posted On: 01 February 2026
A patient was brought in with serious complications and suspected multiple infections. The treating doctor believed that a biopsy would help identify the illness more precisely — but found that the patient’s condition was too unstable to undergo an invasive procedure immediately. Instead, the doctor decided to first treat the infection and attempt to stabilise the patient’s vitals before proceeding to a biopsy.
The complaint later alleged negligence, claiming that the delay in biopsy led to worsening of the patient’s condition and eventually death. It was argued that an earlier biopsy could have helped arrive at a definitive diagnosis and guided treatment better.