Medical Negligence
Steph Washington, a 38-year-old mother of three, was diagnosed with terminal cancer after a year-long delay caused by medical negligence. Her symptoms, initially dismissed as an STI, were later revealed to be stage four cervical cancer.
Missed Opportunities
Steph was left in constant pain with classic cervical cancer symptoms but was never offered a smear test. Despite multiple appointments with her doctor and emergency hospital visits, appropriate examinations and tests were not carried out to rule out a serious condition.
Heartbreaking Diagnosis
After a biopsy in August 2023, Steph received the devastating news of her terminal cancer diagnosis. Greens Health Centre has since admitted negligence, acknowledging that earlier treatment could have potentially cured her with proper care.
Call for Increased Smear Testing
Steph is now advocating for increased smear testing to prevent similar cases. She believes that having a smear test in April 2022, when her symptoms first appeared, could have led to an earlier diagnosis and a different outcome.
Legal Support
Rajni Kandola, a senior solicitor at Talbots Law representing Steph, is working towards a settlement with the NHS to ensure she receives the necessary care and support. Despite the admission of liability, Steph emphasizes the need for improvements in patient safety.
Greens Health Centre has not provided a response to requests for comment.
