The household of an Indigenous man who died lower than 24 hours after being launched from Dubbo Base Hospital referred to as off an inquest on Wednesday, whereas the senior physician who misdiagnosed him issued an apology.
The Hampson household gave ABC permission to make use of the title and picture of Ricky “Dougie” Hampson Jr.
Dougie Hampson died on August 16, 2021, 24 hours after leaving Dubbo Base Hospital, the place he had been misdiagnosed with a syndrome attributable to long-term hashish use.
The 36-year-old had offered to the hospital with extreme stomach ache and a “popping” sensation in his abdomen.
His reason behind dying was later decided to be the results of two perforated ulcers.
Concluding his proof on Wednesday, the senior physician, who can’t be named for authorized causes, stood within the witness field and apologized to Mr Hampson's household.
“I’m very sorry to your loss,” he stated.
“I need to return and alter issues, however I do know I can't return and alter issues.
“It's a mistake and a tragic consequence that may stick with me for the remainder of my life.”
https://www.abc.internet.au/information/2024-02-28/doctor-who-misdiagnoses-dougie-hapson-apologises-dubbo-hospital/103515220
