Litigating Delayed Diagnosis of Lung Cancer

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

Posted 01 August 2024

6 Minute Read

Patient receiving IV treatment while using a phone, illustrating the human impact and legal implications of delayed lung cancer diagnosis.

Tags:

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

Expert Disciplines:

  • Orthopaedic Physician

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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