Terminology
what is it called when a doctor leaves items in a patient's body or operates on the wrong limb?
Surgical Error
Which one is most important to prove?
None, they are all equal
Who was the appellant in the civil law case Lapointe v. Hôpital Le Gardeur at the Supreme Court?
The Hôpital Le Gardeur and Dr. Maurice Chevrette
How many seasons of Grey's Anatomy are there?
22 seasons
What is the term for when a doctor does not diagnose a patient in time?
Delayed Diagnosis
What standard of professional behavior are doctors held to?
Reasonable Behavior
How much money was Crawford awarded in damages for her extensive brain injury at birth due to medical malpractice?
$10 Million
Who is the day shift attending in the show 'The Pitt'?
Dr. "Robby" Robinovitch
Can a therapist be sued for malpractice or are they sued under a different Civil Law?
You can sue a therapist for malpractice.
What must lawyers establish to prove that the doctor's actions resulted in the damages?
Causation.
How many years did it take for the case Lapointe v. Hôpital Le Gardeur to come to a close?
17 years
What caused Dr. House's leg injury in 'House M.D.'?
Aneurysm leading to a clot leading to an infuction.
If a doctor misdiagnoses you for condition but it does not affect your physical health, is it still considered malpractice?
No
Physical harm, emotional distress and unnecessary fees are all examples of what?
Damages
Which drug did Dr. Penney increase that ultimately had dangerous side effects for baby Crawford?
Oxycotin
Why did a doctor on The Pitt get sued for medical malpractice?
operated against parental consent.
How many times per week in the United States do doctors/surgeons operate on the wrong body part?
Around 40 times per week.
True or False; A doctor only has a 'duty of care' when a relationship has been established
True
Which courts were the case Lapointe v. Hôpital Le Gardeur heard at?
The Quebec Superior Court, The Quebec Court of Appeals, and The Supreme Court of Canada.
How many times did Doctor House commit malpractice on his show?
177 times