Hospital withheld imaging report — Court finds deficiency despite clinical success
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November - 2025, Posted On: 01 November 2025
A patient underwent a routine PCNL procedure for kidney stone removal. The surgery was uneventful, and the discharge summary stated that the stone had been cleared. No complications were noted, and the patient was advised to return for follow-up.
Weeks later, the patient experienced recurring pain. A CT scan revealed residual stone fragments. When the patient approached the hospital for clarification, it was confirmed that a post-operative X-ray had been taken—but the report had not been shared, nor had its findings been documented in the discharge summary.