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OR: Dr. refused Pt.'s request to order MRI: MRI revealed bulging discs, etc.,--Pt. sued Dr.

Publication: Medical Law's Regan Report
Publication Date: 01-OCT-08
Format: Online
Delivery: Immediate Online Access
Full Article Title: OR: Dr. refused Pt.'s request to order MRI: MRI revealed bulging discs, etc.,--Pt. sued Dr.(Medical Law Cases of Note)

Article Excerpt
CASE FACTS: In December 2003, Gary Moser began experiencing severe pain in his lower back. An x-ray showed no abnormalities. Moser's pain persisted, and, in February 20004, he sought treatment from Dr. Susan Mark at Legacy "Clinic, LLC. Dr. Mark diagnosed the patient with chronic back pain related to muscle strain. Over the next 19 months, Dr. Mark saw the patient six more times. During those visits, the patient repeatedly told Dr. Mark that the medication she prescribed was not controlling his pain and asked for her to increase...

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