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"Surgeon in a Hurry" Accused of Rupturing Woman's Spleen During Colonoscopy

Posted 08/28/17 | Post a comment

Hospital Accused of Elaborate Cover-Up After Unnecessary Surgery

Patient's lawsuit says she had organs removed for no reason following mistaken pancreatic cancer diagnosis.

Posted 08/10/17 | 1 comment

$5M Award for Family of Pa. Man Who Died After Hip Surgery

Posted 07/31/17 | Post a comment

Medical Malpractice: Should Patients Sign Arbitration Agreements?

They often unknowingly forfeit their right to sue doctors in courts of law

Posted 07/05/17 | Devin O'Brien, JD | Post a comment

Elderly Patient Falls off Operating Table During Procedure

Posted 05/22/17 | Post a comment

Inspiration of Informed Consent Dead at 78

Jerry Canterbury's paralysis after routine back surgery forever changed how doctors discuss the risks of care.

Posted 05/19/17 | Post a comment

Epidural Steroid Injection Paralyzes Woman at Denver ASC

Posted 04/24/17 | Post a comment

Jury Hands $2.5 Million to Patient Injured During EGD Procedure

Posted 03/27/17 | Post a comment

Eye Doc Who Defrauded Medicare Sentenced to 10 Years

Posted 03/27/17 | Post a comment

New Orleans Surgeon Avoids Video Voyeurism Charges

A jury ruled his cellphone images of naked patients in the OR weren't sexual in nature.

Posted 03/24/17 | 5 comments

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