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Dr. Thomas Weiner, a Montana oncologist accused of malpractice and suspected of causing patient deaths, has had his medical license revoked following a ProPublica investigation that highlighted his dangerous treatments and misconduct, including administering chemotherapy to patients without cancer and neglecting proper care.
A young man, Jonathan Buckelew, was left paralyzed and unable to speak after doctors failed to diagnose his stroke, which could have been treated if caught early. His family was awarded $75 million in damages due to medical malpractice by multiple healthcare providers, highlighting the tragic consequences of negligence.
Abby Lee Miller is suing Cedars-Sinai Hospital and two doctors for malpractice, claiming they left a catheter inside her body after a 2020 spine surgery, which caused her ongoing pain and discomfort. She is seeking at least $1.4 million in damages.
A study published in JAMA found that nearly one in five US hospital deaths are caused by misdiagnoses, with over 23 percent of patients in intensive care units being misdiagnosed or experiencing delayed diagnoses. Misdiagnoses contribute to the deaths or serious harm of nearly 18 percent of affected patients, with conditions such as infections, heart issues, and cancer being commonly misdiagnosed. Women and racial and ethnic minorities are disproportionately affected by misdiagnoses, and these errors are the most common reason for malpractice lawsuits against doctors in the US. Misdiagnosis may also contribute to the high maternal mortality rate among vulnerable groups.
A man from Washington is suing a hospital and two doctors after they allegedly removed the wrong organ during surgery. George Piano went to the emergency room for stomach pains and was diagnosed with appendicitis. However, during the surgery, doctors were unable to locate his appendix and instead removed a part of his bowel. Two days later, it was discovered that his appendix was never removed, and he had to undergo another surgery. Piano experienced complications and suffered from abdominal pain, weight loss, anxiety, and short-term memory loss as a result. The lawsuit seeks monetary damages and a jury trial.