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12 August 2026
Missed chances to save woman's life after fatal stroke misdiagnosed as migraine
An Adelaide woman incorrectly diagnosed with a migraine was twice failed by the health system in the lead-up to her fatal stroke, according to a deputy coroner who reached the "overwhelming conclusion" the 32-year-old's death was preventable.
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