Case No. HF00662 & HF00680
Co-ordinated second medical opinion and follow through on subsequent treatment
Background
Two reputable hospitals in Guangzhou offered differing diagnoses regarding the lung confition of a client:
- Guangdong Provincial Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine diagnosed a 1.5×2.5cm lung nodule.
- First Affiliated Hospital of Guangzhou Medical College (where renowned pulmonologist Zhong Nanshan works) suggested a 90% probability of pneumonia.
The client urgently requested assistance to:
- Arrange an appointment at Guangdong Provincial People's Hospital for the coming Monday.
- Identify three additional top-tier hospitals in China for further diagnostic confirmation.
- Expedite the process due to concerns about potential malignancy.
Follow-Up Arrangement
24 September
- The medical team conducted a comprehensive review of all Guangdong Provincial Tertiary Hospitals.
- Successfully arranged consultation with oncology specialists at Sun Yat-sen University Cancer Hospital (one of China's premier cancer treatment centers).
25 September
- After evaluation by specialists at Sun Yat-sen University Cancer Hospital, surgical intervention was recommended.
- Scheduled surgery at Guangdong Provincial People's Hospital in the period between 10 to 19 October.
- Initiated Guarantee of Payment (GOP) process for RMB 185,874 (HKD 200,000).
22 October
- Patient admitted to Guangdong Provincial People's Hospital for preoperative preparation.
- Additional GOP processed for RMB 70,002 (HKD 75,000) to cover surgical costs.
10 November
- Successful completion of treatment.
- Patient discharged in stable condition.