Difficulties in diagnosing pancreatic cancer

Dr Ellie Mein MDU medico-legal adviser
ByDr Ellie Mein
Published28 July 2020
Dr Ellie Mein looks at a review of MDU cases to see what lessons can be learned about avoiding a missed diagnosis of pancreatic cancer.
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By far the most common cause for a complaint or claim was a delayed diagnosis of pancreatic cancer.

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Dr Ellie Mein
Medico-legal adviser

MB ChB MRCOphth GDL LLM Ellie joined the MDU as a medico-legal adviser in 2013. Prior to this she worked as an ophthalmologist before completing her Graduate Diploma in Law in Birmingham.

Difficulties in diagnosing pancreatic cancer