Medical practice accidentally texted patients false diagnosis of "aggressive lung cancer" instead of holiday message

Doncaster, England's Askern Medical Practice meant to send a mass text to thousands of its registered patients wishing them happy holidays. Unfortunately, this the text that they actually received: 'Diagnosis – Aggressive lung cancer with metastases. Thanks.'

Ummm… ooops?

From BBC News:

[The text] directed patients to fill out a DS1500 form, which allows people with terminal diseases to claim certain benefits. — Read the rest