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“There is substantial precedent to infer that when a foreign object is left inside a patient during an operation, the care fell below the appropriate standard,” states McDowell’s report. “It is a ‘never’ event.”
Where would we be without investigators?
Also: Calling Dr. Howard, Dr. Fine, and Dr. Howard.
Posted by: wanderer2575 | September 05, 2023 at 10:45 AM
Of course, since it remains partially outside the opening, that means that to still be in her, somebody had to STUFF IT ALL IN before they closed her up.
I don't think her kid will have to worry about money for college once this is over.
Posted by: Rod | September 05, 2023 at 10:57 AM
Did they at least sell it to her at cost?
Posted by: the HMO | September 05, 2023 at 11:57 AM
Ouch
Posted by: MOTW | September 05, 2023 at 01:00 PM
Nurse: I can never remember, does the napkin go on the right or on the left?
Doctor: On the right. Wait, no, no, it's the left! Darned procedures don't specify .... let's get her closed, I have a golf game at 11:00.
Posted by: Meanie the Blue | September 05, 2023 at 02:44 PM
A dinner plate usually has a diameter of 10 inches. This is closer to a snack plate.
Posted by: Ed. | September 05, 2023 at 09:31 PM