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State and federal inspection reports of New Jersey's ASCs are now available online, giving patients an opportunity to make more informed choices abo...

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Archive > August, 2010 Vol. XI, No. 8

Medical Malpractice

Who Knew About Failed Spinal?

Sharon Smith, RN, JD; and Tyler Smith, JD

A malpractice case that hinged on who knew — and who didn't know — about a failed spinal anesthetic that left an elderly woman a paraplegic teaches valuable lessons about the importance of documenting care and communicating with your fellow caregivers rather than pointing fingers at them. Follow along as we recount the details of this easily avoidable case.

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