Patient death ‘likely’ avoided if GP ordered ECG and troponin tests: coroner
A coroner has criticised a rural GP for not ordering an ECG or troponin tests for a patient who repeatedly presented with chest pain. It…
A coroner has criticised a rural GP for not ordering an ECG or troponin tests for a patient who repeatedly presented with chest pain. It…
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