The family of a five-year-old child who has been in a coma since June will appeal a court decision allowing a Montreal hospital to permanently remove the boy’s breathing tube. Patrick Martin-Ménard, a lawyer for the child’s parents, says his clients plan to appeal the ruling because they want the hospital to intubate the child if he cannot breathe on his own. The Sainte-Justine hospital has…
Family to Appeal Ruling Allowing Quebec Hospital to Remove Child’s Breathing Tube
Malpractice Versus Common Misfortune
Thirty years ago, I had a newly pregnant patient come into my office. She was only a week late on her period. We did the routine prenatal labs and all was normal. The following week, the patient moved to Seattle, and I didn’t hear back from her until I got a notice 10 months later…
How to Get the Most From a Hospital Stay
August tends to be a busy month for labor and deliveries across the country. This past August was no exception. Our hospital covers overflow from the Kaiser system, and this one couple stood out from the rest. I was called around midnight to evaluate this first-time mom in early labor. She was turned away from…
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