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AZ: no exam or tests before appendectomy: pt. bled internally post-op--death resulted.

Publication: Medical Law's Regan Report
Publication Date: 01-MAY-08
Format: Online
Delivery: Immediate Online Access
Full Article Title: AZ: no exam or tests before appendectomy: pt. bled internally post-op--death resulted.(Medical Law Cases of Note)

Article Excerpt
CASE FACTS: Late in the evening on September 23, 2002, Dr. Devin Gray performed an appendectomy on Richard Cuppy at Banner Healthcare, d/b/a Mesa Lutheran Hospital. The patient died two days later. The patient's surviving spouse brought suit against the hospital, Dr. Gray, and his wife, Kathy Gray, d/b/a Surgical Professionals, Inc. The Cuppys alleged medical negligence against Dr. Gray and Lutheran Hospital. Prior to trial, the Cuppys settled their claim against the hospital The trial court dismissed the claims against the hospital, with...

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