Family of woman who died after ‘misread’ smear test join calls for inquiry

• A patient death has been linked to a misinterpreted cervical smear test, prompting calls from the family for a formal inquiry into screening service quality and accuracy
• This case adds to growing concerns about potential failures in cervical screening programmes and the need for improved oversight of test interpretation
• An independent inquiry into screening services is being advocated to establish systemic issues and prevent similar preventable deaths in the future

Relatives of Louise Corbett Gibbons support the campaign for an inquiry into screening services.

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