Curtis had known a clinician recommended timely imaging.

Whether he understood the potential consequences was another matter.

What could be established was that he kept the referral from me, dismissed her symptoms, and gave her pills without a proper explanation.

His statements at home were documented in my notes and in messages.

The clinic visit was documented independently.

The medication investigation was still open.

One evening I found an older email in a shared family folder from the clinic’s patient portal.

It was a reminder to arrange imaging within the recommended time frame.