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Pay-out for non-diagnosis

A 17 year old has won a won a six figure sum in compensation from the NHS after doctors failed to spot a medical condition until it was too late. The girl was born with both hip-joints out of their sockets. It should have been diagnosed early, but was not spotted for two years – as a result she will require a hip replacement before the age of 30.

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