Georgia woman sues Kaiser after biopsy misidentification triggers unnecessary hysterectomy
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A Georgia woman filed a lawsuit against Kaiser Permanente after a biopsy misidentified another patient’s tissue, leading to a cancer diagnosis and a total hysterectomy she didn’t need; the seven-month ordeal affected her and her family, while Kaiser says steps have been taken to prevent repeats and is working toward a fair resolution.
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