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Ebola Victim’s Family Obtains Settlement for Missed Diagnosis

The Dallas Morning News recently reported on the misdiagnosis of Ebola victim, Thomas Eric Duncan. Mr. Duncan died from the illness in October of this year. His death was followed by public scrutiny of the care he received and an eventual settlement over the misdiagnosis and delayed treatment.

The patient was initially seen in the emergency room of Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital in Dallas. According to the report, he complained of headache and abdominal pain. ...

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