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Failure To Communicate Abnormal Results After Discharge

Have you or a loved one experienced the harmful consequences of a negligent hospital or its staff’s failure to communicate abnormal test results after discharge?

At Garling & Co, we understand the impact such negligence can have on your health and well-being. Our dedicated team specialises in assisting individuals across NSW in pursuing their Hospital Negligence Claims and securing the rightful compensation they deserve.

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We Specialise in Failure to Communicate Abnormal Results After Discharge Claims

During admission to a hospital, it is not unusual for patients to require multidisciplinary services from specialist teams within the hospital. Those teams of specialists must be able to effectively communicate and coordinate the patient’s management and treatment requirements. For example, radiology is one area of specialty commonly involved in providing care to patients requiring hospital treatment. A hospital’s radiology team usually becomes involved in patient care on referral by the patient’s treating team. A patient could be referred to the radiology team for radiological investigations that are necessary to make a diagnosis, or to assess the effectiveness of treatment and the progress of a patient following diagnosis. Unfortunately, sometimes a patient is discharged from a hospital in circumstances where either the results of the relevant radiological investigations are not available or abnormal results have not been communicated to the treating team. 

Many hospitals have systems in place to notify patients of abnormal results after the patient has been discharged from hospital, but this does not always occur. Some patients only discover abnormal results when they are re-admitted to hospital due to deterioration in their health or worsening of their symptoms.  

You may be entitled to compensation if you or a loved one have experienced unsatisfactory medical treatment at your local hospital and have been left with ongoing health concerns. Garling and Co Lawyers will be able to assist you in investigating the treatment provided to you and represent you in a compensation claim.

 

Types Of Claims:

  • Delayed Communication of Critical Test Results 
  • Failure to Notify Patients of Abnormal Findings 
  • Negligent Follow-up Procedures 
  • Miscommunication or Misinterpretation of Test Results 
  • Lack of Documentation and Record-Keeping 
  • Failure to Coordinate Care and Referrals 
  • Failure to Communicate Urgent or Life-Threatening Results 
  • Wrongful Death

Talk to Garling & Co Lawyers today: 

Navigating hospital negligence claims related to the failure to communicate abnormal results after discharge requires specialised legal expertise. Our experienced team at Garling & Co Lawyers is dedicated to assisting individuals in pursuing their claims for compensation. With our knowledge of hospital negligence laws and extensive experience in handling such cases, we are here to guide you through the legal process. 

To discuss your case with our highly knowledgeable lawyers, please reach out to us on 1300 851 201 or via email. Alternatively, you can fill out our Confidential Case Assessment form, free of charge and without any obligation. We are committed to providing you with the support and legal representation you need to seek justice for the failure to communicate abnormal results after discharge.

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Complete our free, no obligation confidential case assessment form and we’ll get back to you within 24 hours.

Alternatively, we are available to talk by phone and email. Please contact our experienced accredited specialist personal injury lawyers to find out how we can help.

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steve J.
00:38 29 Sep 25
Brilliant Service and I am always kept well informed. Definitely recommend this law firm to anyone seeking compensation lawyers. I really appreciate and thank Matthew and his wonderful team for their... incredible and sincere hard work they have put in for my case in the last couple of years. My family and I are blessed and very satisfied with our outcome. God Bless you Matthew Garling and your team.read more
Mark W.
10:50 17 Sep 25
Garling and Co. are an exceptional outfit. Matthew Garling is a talented lawyer and supported and surrounded by a great team of people including Allison Luck and others. What made Matthew... particularly impressive with my case were his ability to communicate complex legal processes and simplify options for the next steps, his genuine interest in the law, and his passion to seek appropriate compensation on my behalf. He was not ready to settle my case until I was ready to settle the case. I am very grateful to have had Garling and Co. 'in my corner' and would not hesitate to recommend this business to others.read more
Elyce
22:22 06 Sep 25
I never imagined this chapter would close, but it finally has.I cannot thank Joelle enough for the incredible support she gave me during one of the most challenging times in my life.Her... professionalism and genuine care throughout my claim process exceeded all my expectations.Whenever I contacted Garling and Co to speak with Joelle, I was assisted by Lynn. She was always polite, clear, and concise, and consistently showed empathy whenever I called or emailed.read more
Anonymous 1.
22:02 04 Sep 25
I was referred to Garling & Co Lawyers, after previously retaining another law firm who failed to progress my matter for a period verging on three years.This was extremely frustrating and damaging,... causing me a lot of unnecessary stress and unreasonable delays. After my first conference with Matthew, he understood the challenges that I had faced and that I wanted to resolve my matter with the defendant reasonably and in a timely manner.My matter was resolved at mediation and during the process, Matthew and Dallas Morgan (barrister), professionally communicated the procedure to me and they negotiated a reasonable settlement, that I was comfortable in accepting.Thank you to Matthew and Allison for being patient with me during the most challenging time of my life. I can now move on with my life and heal. Had I not retained Garling & Co Lawyers, I highly doubt my matter would ever have been resolved.read more
Sammy R.
01:07 04 Sep 25
Garling and Co have been the best lawyers. Kerry and Matthew have worked and been working on my case for a long time now. They have worked so hard and fought for my case every step of the way. They... are highly experienced in what they do, and are compassionate at the same time. I highly recommend this firm. My life changed in an instant when I was hit by a car, I will be forever grateful for the help they've given me. 10/10read more
Donelle L.
20:37 11 Aug 25
So very happy with the service Garling has provided with both of my claims from the start to the end cannot thank them enough Mathew and the team are the best
Rachel J
01:46 09 Aug 25
The level of service that Garling & Co provides is truely unmatched.Thank you to both Matthew and Allison for your professionalism & dedication throughout my journey of being a client.Matthew... provided me with genuine, factual and straightforward advice throughout the process and this made things easy to understand and put any uncertainty I had to rest. A complicated process ran smoothly and I always felt supported, knew where things were at and that I was in good hands.The communication at Garling & Co is exceptional. Every question I had, whether by email or phone was responded to in a timely manner and at every stage I was confident Matthew would be guiding me through the next steps - which he did, until my case was finalised.Thank you for upholding clients dignity and respect, these are values people like me need in such critical times of their lives. As a client, it is clear these values shine through. You provided me with a safe space where I was able to focus on my day to day challenges caused by my injuries, while you took care of the legal aspect on my behalf.Lastly, I’m grateful for your commitment to the work that you do and the care that you provide to people who find themselves in unfortunate circumstances beyond their control. And thank you so much for the very positive outcome that I received.read more
Ros P.
07:12 29 Jun 25
Staff polite, clear and concise. Explained well in a logistical manner. Overall a great service.
Chris G
01:25 23 Jun 25
My experience with Garling & Co has been a positive one throughout the claims process. Matthew, Emily, Emma and Rebecca have been responsive, understanding and supportive during my ongoing recovery.
Sandra C.
04:11 16 Jun 25
Garling & Co Lawyers were professional from start to finish. They made me feel like I was as important to them as all their clients. Emma Perkins and her team went over and above in all aspects to... exceed my expectations. Highly recommended.read more

Delayed Diagnosis Compensation Frequently Asked Questions

1. Can you sue a hospital for losing test results?

Yes, you may commence legal proceedings for compensation against a hospital if you sustained a permanent or significant injury or loss due to a hospital losing or overlooking clinically significant test results.

2. How long do I have to make a failure to communicate hospital results claim?

Ordinarily, you must commence formal legal proceedings within three years of the time at which the alleged negligence occurred. This is subject to the time that you discovered, or ought to have discovered, that you have sustained an injury, the injury is the fault of the hospital, and the injury is worth suing over.

3. What does abnormal test results mean?

Investigations are usually performed to either exclude or confirm a suspected diagnosis. Abnormal test results may give rise to additional investigations or procedures to determine the clinical significance of the abnormality and confirm a diagnosis. Some abnormal tests are conclusive and warrant immediate initiation of treatment.

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steve J.
00:38 29 Sep 25
Brilliant Service and I am always kept well informed. Definitely recommend this law firm to anyone seeking compensation lawyers. I really appreciate and thank Matthew and his wonderful team for their... incredible and sincere hard work they have put in for my case in the last couple of years. My family and I are blessed and very satisfied with our outcome. God Bless you Matthew Garling and your team.read more
Mark W.
10:50 17 Sep 25
Garling and Co. are an exceptional outfit. Matthew Garling is a talented lawyer and supported and surrounded by a great team of people including Allison Luck and others. What made Matthew... particularly impressive with my case were his ability to communicate complex legal processes and simplify options for the next steps, his genuine interest in the law, and his passion to seek appropriate compensation on my behalf. He was not ready to settle my case until I was ready to settle the case. I am very grateful to have had Garling and Co. 'in my corner' and would not hesitate to recommend this business to others.read more
Elyce
22:22 06 Sep 25
I never imagined this chapter would close, but it finally has.I cannot thank Joelle enough for the incredible support she gave me during one of the most challenging times in my life.Her... professionalism and genuine care throughout my claim process exceeded all my expectations.Whenever I contacted Garling and Co to speak with Joelle, I was assisted by Lynn. She was always polite, clear, and concise, and consistently showed empathy whenever I called or emailed.read more
Anonymous 1.
22:02 04 Sep 25
I was referred to Garling & Co Lawyers, after previously retaining another law firm who failed to progress my matter for a period verging on three years.This was extremely frustrating and damaging,... causing me a lot of unnecessary stress and unreasonable delays. After my first conference with Matthew, he understood the challenges that I had faced and that I wanted to resolve my matter with the defendant reasonably and in a timely manner.My matter was resolved at mediation and during the process, Matthew and Dallas Morgan (barrister), professionally communicated the procedure to me and they negotiated a reasonable settlement, that I was comfortable in accepting.Thank you to Matthew and Allison for being patient with me during the most challenging time of my life. I can now move on with my life and heal. Had I not retained Garling & Co Lawyers, I highly doubt my matter would ever have been resolved.read more
Sammy R.
01:07 04 Sep 25
Garling and Co have been the best lawyers. Kerry and Matthew have worked and been working on my case for a long time now. They have worked so hard and fought for my case every step of the way. They... are highly experienced in what they do, and are compassionate at the same time. I highly recommend this firm. My life changed in an instant when I was hit by a car, I will be forever grateful for the help they've given me. 10/10read more
Donelle L.
20:37 11 Aug 25
So very happy with the service Garling has provided with both of my claims from the start to the end cannot thank them enough Mathew and the team are the best
Rachel J
01:46 09 Aug 25
The level of service that Garling & Co provides is truely unmatched.Thank you to both Matthew and Allison for your professionalism & dedication throughout my journey of being a client.Matthew... provided me with genuine, factual and straightforward advice throughout the process and this made things easy to understand and put any uncertainty I had to rest. A complicated process ran smoothly and I always felt supported, knew where things were at and that I was in good hands.The communication at Garling & Co is exceptional. Every question I had, whether by email or phone was responded to in a timely manner and at every stage I was confident Matthew would be guiding me through the next steps - which he did, until my case was finalised.Thank you for upholding clients dignity and respect, these are values people like me need in such critical times of their lives. As a client, it is clear these values shine through. You provided me with a safe space where I was able to focus on my day to day challenges caused by my injuries, while you took care of the legal aspect on my behalf.Lastly, I’m grateful for your commitment to the work that you do and the care that you provide to people who find themselves in unfortunate circumstances beyond their control. And thank you so much for the very positive outcome that I received.read more
Ros P.
07:12 29 Jun 25
Staff polite, clear and concise. Explained well in a logistical manner. Overall a great service.
Chris G
01:25 23 Jun 25
My experience with Garling & Co has been a positive one throughout the claims process. Matthew, Emily, Emma and Rebecca have been responsive, understanding and supportive during my ongoing recovery.
Sandra C.
04:11 16 Jun 25
Garling & Co Lawyers were professional from start to finish. They made me feel like I was as important to them as all their clients. Emma Perkins and her team went over and above in all aspects to... exceed my expectations. Highly recommended.read more
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