When most people get a procedure done if they dont hear back from the Dr with results they call and ask for a full copy of the report. Its called personal responsibility. Quite frankly he is lucky to still be alive at this point, pancreatic cancer is usually a swift and painful death
The mass of bs required in health records now by the government frequently covers up important info. I notify my pts of all results and send a copy regardless if normal or abnormal. I also tell them that if they don’t hear from me within 2 wks call and ask for results. I do that since it is very possible to not receive results. I have other safeguards but that’s one I use so pts know they should hear from me.