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A deaf man has blasted a NHS hospitals trust after doctors almost removed his testicle when he complained of a benign cyst without an interpreter present.
Staff at the Kent and Canterbury Hospital had wrongly believed that Andrew Wiley, 47, was begging to have testicle surgery during his consultation where he relied on lip reading and written responses to communicate.
Mr Wiley wasn't aware of the potential risks of the operation until he saw a surgeon this month with an interpreter present.
The NHS has a legal responsibility to ensure those with disabilities are catered for during appointments and procedures.
KentOnline reports hospital bosses have said they are 'deeply sorry' for the distress they caused and have admitted standards were not met.
Staff at the Kent and Canterbury Hospital had wrongly believed that Andrew Wiley, 47, was begging to have testicle surgery (Pictured with wife Amanda)
Hospital bosses have said they are 'deeply sorry' for the distress they caused and have admitted standards were not met
Mr Wiley's first appointment to discuss a painful but benign cyst on his testicle occured in February and his wife Amanda, 50, had requested an interpreter be made available.
However during the consultation there was no interpreter
