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Innocent doc sued after 'secret' medical expert says claim has merit

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Alicia Gallegos
Publish date: May 9, 2022

“You never get to determine whether they, in fact, had a certificate reviewer who was legitimate.”

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Patient blinded in one eye from surgery wins $1.2 million

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Alicia Gallegos
Publish date: March 30, 2022

The patient sued an eye surgeon for malpractice in 2016, alleging that, as a result of his negligence, she suffered the retinal tear and is now...

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Drunk, sleeping jurors during virtual malpractice trials

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Alicia Gallegos
Publish date: March 28, 2022

“Virtual trials are not as fair to physicians as in-person trials. It’s too easy not to pay attention in a virtual setting.”

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Doc sues patient and wins

Author:
Alicia Gallegos
Publish date: March 21, 2022

Urologist Arnaldo Trabucco, MD, was outraged when he learned of a legal claim filed by a patient’s family blaming him for the patient’s death.

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Lawsuit: 18-inch sponge left in stomach for 5 years; migrates internally

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Alicia Gallegos
Publish date: March 7, 2022

Because of its size, Ms. Boerste’s attorneys characterized the 18-by-18-inch object as ‘more like a towel.’

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Doc says sobbing attorney and crying medical expert led to unfair million-dollar verdict

Author:
Alicia Gallegos
Publish date: February 24, 2022

“I expect counsel to maintain a professional demeanor even when eliciting emotionally laden testimony,” the judge said.

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Jeopardy! champion’s parents sue doctors, hospital when patient dies after colectomy

Author:
Alicia Gallegos
Publish date: January 28, 2022

The legal complaint claims that treatment fell below the standard of care because of failure to administer anticoagulants after surgery.

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Were these true medical miracles? Doctors disagree

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Alicia Gallegos
Publish date: January 3, 2022

A “medical miracle” generally refers to an unexpected recovery despite a dire prognosis.

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Electrocuted by 11,000 volts, now a triple amputee ... and an MD

Author:
Alicia Gallegos
Publish date: December 14, 2021

“I had to believe that I deserved this love, that I wanted to be alive, and that there was still something here for me.”

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My patient is having an affair and has an STI. I’m treating both partners. What would you do?

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Alicia Gallegos
Publish date: November 3, 2021

Caring for spouses or two partners when an STI is discovered can be challenging for physicians, particularly in small towns where many people know...

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Medical power couple launch robot that helps in the labor room

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Alicia Gallegos
Publish date: September 10, 2021

The Shahs and their team were the first to field a robotic system on a labor and delivery unit to aid in the coordination of resources required...

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I did peer review: I saw turf wars, ego, and unfairness

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Alicia Gallegos
Publish date: September 6, 2021

“Because of how opaque [the peer review process is], it immediately puts physicians on the defensive, and it doesn’t always succeed in what it’s...

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The secret I’ll take to my grave: Doc reveals

Author:
Alicia Gallegos
Publish date: August 30, 2021

“Keeping a secret diminishes well-being,” Dr. Mason said. “It makes people feel socially distant. It lowers relationship satisfaction, and it...

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Doctor wins restraining order against CVS after prescription ban

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Alicia Gallegos
Publish date: August 20, 2021

A judge ruled that the doctor is likely to succeed in his claim that CVS barred his prescriptions without evidence that he violated any law or...

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Doctor, PA, face lawsuit after patient dies of COVID-19

Author:
Alicia Gallegos
Publish date: July 29, 2021

The plaintiff alleges the medical practice did not warn Peter Dimoh of the risk of contracting COVID-19 from contact with Shirley Dimoh or offer...

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