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Dovetail M. 9 years ago • From Google

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Delayed diagnosis nearly cost me my life

I visited my doctor, Dr. Anna Swain, due to concerning symptoms including paleness, low energy, fatigue, breathlessness, and black stool. She recommended blood tests, scheduling my next appointment a week later and a follow-up two weeks after that to assess my progress. However, just two days post-consultation, I collapsed in the shower, with my partner fortunately finding me. I feared I was experiencing a heart attack, and upon calling an ambulance, discovered I was suffering from a severe internal bleed caused by duodenal and stomach ulcers. The specialist at QMC confirmed that my initial symptoms warranted an immediate hospital referral, which Dr. Swain failed to provide. This delay could have resulted in a far more critical outcome. While I'm grateful to the QMC staff for their care, I will never again book an appointment with Dr. Anna Swain, as her handling of my case appears to constitute potential medical malpractice. I strongly advise patients to be cautious and seek second opinions when necessary to ensure proper medical attention and diagnosis.

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