Dead By Medical Mistake
- Pronovost publishes book on patient safety
- Jury rejects criminal charge against nurse whistle-blower. Next question: Was accused doctor tight with sheriff?
- You wouldn't fly with a dead-tired pilot. So why let a wiped-out physician work on you?
- Illinois woman launches campaign to reduce errors
- Maybe Congress will pay attention now
Operate on Wrong Body Part
Fredericksburg Surgeon Sued for Failing to Mark Operative Site
A lawsuit filed in the Circuit Court for the City of Fredericksburg alleges that an orthopedic surgeon who was to operate to remove a cyst on the back of a woman’s shoulder, forgot where the cyst was located and operated on the front of the shoulder, allegedly causing unnecessary scarring and disfigurement. The lawsuit alleges... »
Surgeon Operates on Wrong Level, Case Settled
According to published reports, Charlottesville attorney Lee Livingston has settled a case against an othopedic surgeon who did back surgery, but operated at the wrong level. This, of course, necessitated a brand new surgery. The case reportedly settled for $350,000. Its amazing that in 2009, doctors are still operating on the wrong part of the... »