CT Misread Results in $23 Million Malpractice Award

A malpractice lawsuit over a misread CT scan led to a $23 million jury award, reminding radiologists of the high stakes of interpretive errors.

• A CT scan was allegedly misinterpreted, resulting in a delayed or missed diagnosis.
• The $23 million verdict highlights the substantial liability radiologists may face for diagnostic errors.

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