Will false diagnosis cost Minnesota girl her life?

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Will false diagnosis cost Minnesota girl her life?

January 18, 2012

Simons A. Star Tribune. January 4, 2012:1A.

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This newspaper article describes how a delay in diagnosis resulted in minimal chance of survival and discusses legal issues surrounding the case.

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