3 lapbands... anyone else?

roseselene
on 9/12/11 7:26 am

I'm not Diana...but
Per the online dictionary -
Malpractice:

1. Improper or negligent treatment of a patient, as by a physician, resulting in injury, damage, or loss. 2. Improper or unethical conduct by the holder of a professional or official position. 3. The act or an instance of improper practice.

So, yes, I would think that putting a band in a patient when it is contraindicated would be malpractice, even if the patient requested that.
Amy

CW: 255 SW: 234

(deactivated member)
on 9/12/11 10:08 am - Califreakinfornia , CA

On September 12, 2011 at 2:18 PM Pacific Time, tphillipslaw wrote:

Diana,

Would it be malpractice if the surgeon specifically told the OP that having a band that eroded is a contraindication for being re-banded and the OP still decided to get re-banded anyway? Or is it malpractice per se because the surgeon rebanded her knowing that she already suffered an erosion, despite the OP giving her informed consent?

I'm glad you asked this question because I was also wondering the same thing.

MARIA F.
on 9/12/11 5:44 pm - Athens, GA

When are you getting your fourth???

3 lapbands... anyone else?

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