A sixteen-year-old boy suffered from nausea and vomiting, and an acute headache. He sought treatment at an urgent care clinic. The treating physician diagnosed the boy with gastritis, a condition in which the stomach lining becomes inflamed and irritated. The doctor administered Phenergan, an anti-nausea medication; Rocephin, an antibiotic; and a single 60 mg injection of Ketorolac Tromethamine (“Ketorolac”), a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug. After receiving treatment, the boy went home. Click title to continue reading...
In the fourth or fifth month of her pregnancy, a woman began to experience pain, bleeding, and cramping. Her obstetrician-gynecologist (OB/GYN) diagnosed her with placenta previa, a condition in which the placenta is implanted in the lower segment of the uterus, thereby partially or completely obstructing the internal bone of the cervix. The woman and OB/GYN agreed that she would undergo a cesarean section when the baby was due. Click title to continue reading...
Two former patients sued a pediatrician claiming he had sexually assaulted them when he provided medical care to them. The suits also asserted claims against the hospital and physicians’ group where the doctor worked for vicarious liability; breach of duties to report his misconduct to third parties; breach of duties to their patients in credentialing and retaining the doctor; failure to supervise and monitor the medical care he was providing; failure to maintain safe and adequate facilities; and breach of duties to promulgate standards, procedures and rules to ensure quality care and safety for patients. Click title to continue reading...
