TX: did '100% certainty' criteria taint jury?: jury verdict for defendants in med-mal upheld.(Medical Law Cases of Note)
Publication Date: 01-JUN-07
Publication Title: Medical Law's Regan Report
Format: Online
Author: Tammelleo, A. David

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CASE FACTS: Dr. David Smith, a dentist, underwent aortic valve replacement surgery to correct a blood flow problem that Dr. William Dean, a cardiovascular surgeon, had helped diagnose. During the surgery, which was performed by Dr. Dean and Dr. Olyn Walker, the patient suffered an injury due to inadequate blood flow. Consequently, the patient required a heart transplant, which he received eight days later. Consequently, the patient and his wife sued Dr. Dean and his practice group for medical malpractice alleging direct and vicarious health...



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