Litigating Delayed Diagnosis of Lung Cancer

By Dr Adrian Draper, Consultant in Thoracic and General (Internal) Medicine

Posted 01 August 2024

6 Minute Read

Treatment for cancer, needle in arm, INNEG

Tags:

  • Lung Cancer Misdiagnosis
  • Delayed Diagnosis
  • Thoracic Medicine
  • Oncology Expert Witness
  • Chest Imaging
  • Cancer Litigation

Expert Disciplines:

  • Orthopaedic Physician (not surgery)

About The Author

Dr. Adrian Draper

Dr Adrian Draper

Consultant in Thoracic and General (Internal) Medicine

Dr. Adrian Draper has been a Consultant in Thoracic and General (Internal) Medicine at St George’s Hospital since 2003. He holds an MBBS from the University of London and an MD in respiratory medicine, with specialist training completed at the Royal Brompton Hospital. He has particular expertise in lung cancer, occupational lung disease, and interstitial lung conditions. Dr. Draper has been delivering high-quality medicolegal reports since 2008.

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