Liability in Obstetrical and Gynecologic Ultrasound - Cmebyplaza.com
Liability in Obstetrical and Gynecologic Ultrasound - Cmebyplaza.com
Liability in Obstetrical and Gynecologic Ultrasound - Cmebyplaza.com
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<strong>Ultrasound</strong> – Dat<strong>in</strong>g Error<br />
• Infant missed f/u Bilirub<strong>in</strong> check.<br />
Developed Kernicterus<br />
• Has long term permanent neurologic<br />
disability<br />
• Case settled for $4,000,000 aga<strong>in</strong>st<br />
hospital, pediatrician i i <strong>and</strong> Obstetrician<br />
t i<br />
prior to trial<br />
Case courtesy of Steven Warsof, M.D.