"I may not agree with the mistake he made but support his right to make them" or something like that seemed to be the administrative response. It boggles the mind how no one in this world can ever seem to accept responsibility for their actions.
More frightening, surgeons who are operating who don't seem to be able to identify body organs. That I would assume would have been covered in their first year of med school!
What an unbelievable story! They don't seem to be apologetic, but more arrogant in their response to this tragic mistake.
One of the reasons why doctors command so much respect, stature and money is due to their training and expertise. The surgeon is considered to be the top dog of the medical profession - if there is a doctor that cannot tell the difference between two different organs, then he/she should not be a doctor.
Pressure, confusion or unique situational circumstances is not an excuse for such a terrible mistake.
Did anybody notice that they did not report on the condition of the affected patient...how careless!!!
I know, I was blown away when I read the "insinuation" that it was an unusual situation.
Gee, if that's what rattles a doctor at the top of his profession, with the credentials they profess that he obtains, there must be something else going on.
Perhaps he was thinking of all the land deals in Mendon, pontificating the brilliance of our BOS -
If this doctor is not seriously reprimanded, then there's a bigger problem than anticipated.
Anyone can make a mistake although we expect fewer from doctors. The measure of a person or business is how they own up to it and how fast and well they fix the mistake. So far they havn't owned up to it. Will they fix the problem? Will they send a bill?
Not that it absolves the hospital, but I heard that the patient was morbidly obese (like a 900 pounder) and as a result there were a number of other conditions internally that complicated the surgery. They have been hesitant to discuss the issue due to the nature of the patient (and the politically correct world we live in) and due to insurance and legal issues.
Then wouldn't it have been prudent to stop the surgery if the correct organ could not be identified or at least bring in another surgeon to assist? I would assume that many surgeries pose unexpected and unusual challenges, and that dealing with these is just another aspect of the job. Those who cannot meet these challenges during surgery should not be operating.
The only people who really know what happened are the people involved. That being said, everyone is human, and every human is structured a little different. I know that I'm not perfect, and I have made errors. Why is it that the assumption is made that MD's are not human and can never make a mistake. Due to the obvious legal issues the id's cannot be released. Look outside the box folks, or are you all perfect?????
I know this is a late late blog but I just did not visit this site in August. Gosh, the supposition on the gall bladder situation makes me wonder about your judgment on other issues. The patient was obese? Two gall bladders? I happen to know the patient who is a lovely 110 lbs. senior. Attractive too. Athletic too. and no she did not have two gall bladders. The only people with gall are.....you guessed it..you...the guessing bloggers. Love you guys, but you are wrong on this one. The hospital made excuses for their employee.
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"I may not agree with the mistake he made but support his right to make them" or something like that seemed to be the administrative response. It boggles the mind how no one in this world can ever seem to accept responsibility for their actions.
More frightening, surgeons who are operating who don't seem to be able to identify body organs. That I would assume would have been covered in their first year of med school!
What an unbelievable story! They don't seem to be apologetic, but more arrogant in their response to this tragic mistake.
One of the reasons why doctors command so much respect, stature and money is due to their training and expertise. The surgeon is considered to be the top dog of the medical profession - if there is a doctor that cannot tell the difference between two different organs, then he/she should not be a doctor.
Pressure, confusion or unique situational circumstances is not an excuse for such a terrible mistake.
Did anybody notice that they did not report on the condition of the affected patient...how careless!!!
Fortunately, the patient had two Milford Gallbladders.
Do you know that for a fact?
They haven't exactly been forthcoming with any information regarding the welfare of the patient.
It will be interesting to see how this thing plays out.
They strain credibility by blaming the goof on the patients "Trick" anatomy. Duh.
This poor person is not the first to have life altering experiences at the hands of the local healers.
HG
I know, I was blown away when I read the "insinuation" that it was an unusual situation.
Gee, if that's what rattles a doctor at the top of his profession, with the credentials they profess that he obtains, there must be something else going on.
Perhaps he was thinking of all the land deals in Mendon, pontificating the brilliance of our BOS -
If this doctor is not seriously reprimanded, then there's a bigger problem than anticipated.
Anyone can make a mistake although we expect fewer from doctors. The measure of a person or business is how they own up to it and how fast and well they fix the mistake. So far they havn't owned up to it. Will they fix the problem? Will they send a bill?
Is it even possible to "fix" this mistake? Think about it.
kidney transplant?
Not that it absolves the hospital, but I heard that the patient was morbidly obese (like a 900 pounder) and as a result there were a number of other conditions internally that complicated the surgery. They have been hesitant to discuss the issue due to the nature of the patient (and the politically correct world we live in) and due to insurance and legal issues.
Then wouldn't it have been prudent to stop the surgery if the correct organ could not be identified or at least bring in another surgeon to assist? I would assume that many surgeries pose unexpected and unusual challenges, and that dealing with these is just another aspect of the job. Those who cannot meet these challenges during surgery should not be operating.
I thought those were pictures of an eggplant and a tomato. No wonder the surgeon screwed up, he thought he was making a nice ratatouie.
The only people who really know what happened are the people involved. That being said, everyone is human, and every human is structured a little different. I know that I'm not perfect, and I have made errors. Why is it that the assumption is made that MD's are not human and can never make a mistake. Due to the obvious legal issues the id's cannot be released.
Look outside the box folks, or are you all perfect?????
I know this is a late late blog but I just did not visit this site in August. Gosh, the supposition on the gall bladder situation makes me wonder about your judgment on other issues. The patient was obese? Two gall bladders? I happen to know the patient who is a lovely 110 lbs. senior. Attractive too. Athletic too. and no she did not have two gall bladders. The only people with gall are.....you guessed it..you...the guessing bloggers. Love you guys, but you are wrong on this one. The hospital made excuses for their employee.
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