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Medical Malpractice Lawsuit In California Accuses Doctor Of Leaving OR In The Middle Of Surgery

In a truly alarming case of medical malpractice, a surgeon from California is now facing a lawsuit after court documents say the man left the operating room before finishing the surgical procedure. The lawsuit says that Dr. Pervaiz Chaudhry left the operating room, and even the hospital itself, while he was in the middle of…

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Is Lack of Doctor Education a Factor in Medical Malpractice Cases?

While many know that doctor carelessness is a significant factor in medical injury, it is also likely that medical schools’ lack of medical malpractice education could be a large contributor to patient injury. Currently, less than half of all medical schools require courses for their students that focus specifically on medical malpractice. Furthermore, these classes are rarely…

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