Woman sues Illinois-based physicians for failing to diagnose terminal cancer

Subrata Thakar | | Radiology Business | Practice Management

Michaleen Peterson is suing Illinois-based Northwestern Medicine Regional Medical Group in Chicago and physicians for allegedly failing to properly diagnose what would later be identified as terminal advanced-stage adenocarcinoma.

Peterson filed her complaint on Aug. 23 in Cook County Circuit Court, according to a report from the Cook County Record.

Patient accuses Northwestern Medicine of failing to diagnose her cancer

Specifically, she alleges the Northwestern Medicine Regional Medical Group, Daniel O’Malley, DO, and George Schuster, MD, did not notice a liver abnormality on her CT scan and also failed to follow a radiologist’s recommendation to order subsequent scans to check for masses on her liver abdomen and pelvis.

Peterson is seeking $50,000 in damages.

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Subrata Thakar

As a senior news writer for TriMed, Subrata covers cardiology, clinical innovation and healthcare business. She has a master’s degree in communication management and 12 years of experience in journalism and public relations.

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