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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Ella Pickover

Woman dies after serious health condition misdiagnosed as nose bleed

Pamela Marking was sent home from hospital - (PA Wire)

A woman died in hospital with a hernia after her condition was misdiagnosed as a nose bleed by an NHS physician associate.

Now a coroner has warned that the public is being misled about the role of physician associates (PAs).

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