HKA Hong Kong surgeon performed surgery on the wrong organ of an 85-year-old patient with obstructive sigmoid colon cancer, leading to her death. The hospital's investigation found the surgeon exhibited 'confirmation bias' in identifying anatomical structures during the procedure. The patient underwent a planned transverse colostomy but the stoma was incorrectly placed in the stomach instead of the colon. This error led to complications, including high stomal output, low blood pressure, and an increased heart rate. The patient was transferred back to Tseung Kwan O Hospital and ultimately passed
Bias read (Center): The article reports on a medical error without apparent ideological framing. It presents facts from the hospital's investigation and does not take a stance on the surgeon’s actions beyond stating the findings. There is no evident bias in language, sourcing, or emphasis.
Why these scores (Factual 92 · Objective 94): The article presents a detailed account of the incident with specific dates, procedures, and findings from the hospital's report. It includes direct quotes and avoids speculative language. The tone remains neutral and factual throughout.
