My apologies for the long winded post, but I felt compelled to respond. I'm a sonographer (ultrasound technologist); a Radiologist works at a facility and reads the imaging scans performed by the imaging technologists. Those scans are ordered by the referring doctor (in this case the OB/Gyn doctor) who medically consults with the patient. A Radiologist does not order scans or consult with a patient directly, the patient's doctor does that. A sonographer scans the patient at the facility, not the Radiologist themselves. Unless I'm missing something with this particular case. Now an appendix ultrasound is not typically ordered on an adult because it can be extremely hard to visualize and is not sensitive to a positive finding. A different modality is generally considered if appendicitis is a main concern. A CT or an MRI since she's pregnant are the best modalities for concern for appendicitis. It appears that a gynecological scan was ordered, which ultrasound is a great modality for. This includes the ovaries (right ovary being in the right lower quadrant). Now, IF an appendix ultrasound was also ordered, then yes, the Radiologist SHOULD have mentioned if the appendix was seen or not in his report. However it looks like this was solely a gynecological ultrasound that was ordered and the images presented did not show any abnormality in the right lower quadrant. A full grown adult can have a very abnormal infected appendix and still may not show signs of that on an ultrasound, because there can be a lot of gas, bowel and body fat that obscures it and it cannot penetrate through gas like CT or MRI scans can do. I find it very strange the Radiologist was found initially most liable in this case because he read what was presented to him on a gynecological scan. He cannot comment on the appendix if an appendix ultrasound was not ordered. I don't feel the Radiologist made a mistake here. The OB/Gyn doctor should have read that report, and when realizing it was not a gynecological or pregnancy concern, should have considered other sources of this pain and sent the patient to the ER. Love these videos; very interesting, insightful and informative!
It seems like she's 50%-75% at fault. I had a ruptured appendix, and I went immediately to the ER. I'm not sure how to blame the doctor or the radiologist. Everyone knows if you are in pain, go to the ER immediately. My opinion of course.... I think since a baby was lost, they settled. The radiologist lawyers weren't open because she had already got 200k from the doctor....
Off topic but what happens when a defendant in a car accident lawsuit switched their insurance and is not cooperating with their previous insurance that they had when they caused the accident?
That scan actually be good for you bc their answer will be stricken and they will be precluded from testifying at trial. The insurance they had at the time of the crash will still have to pay
@@AttorneyArkadyin your opinion which is harder to prove, medical malpractice or negligence, aren’t they both covered by the same rules? In my state malpractice has a one year statute where as negligence has a three year and seems easier to prove
Hi.. I had a case from my husband wrong ful death and medical negligence.. What's happen if I have a another case with my husband's sister for property's right for 2 yrs now. And the defense attorney want to have the depostion from her for couple hours. Does it gonna affect my husband case.. Because I think It is conflict of interest between me and her.. Thanks
The hospital i go to in Seattle WA Harborview has taken in many people who came over border & while i was there August a couple got into a verbal swearing match in Spanish the man stood over her ranting & raving. I told my doctor & she was upset with me. But i noticed at hospital all the people were coughing every where which i thought was unusual but my provider did not say anything about it iam sure its wooping cough very irresponsible to expose patients to wooping cough.
My apologies for the long winded post, but I felt compelled to respond. I'm a sonographer (ultrasound technologist); a Radiologist works at a facility and reads the imaging scans performed by the imaging technologists. Those scans are ordered by the referring doctor (in this case the OB/Gyn doctor) who medically consults with the patient. A Radiologist does not order scans or consult with a patient directly, the patient's doctor does that. A sonographer scans the patient at the facility, not the Radiologist themselves. Unless I'm missing something with this particular case. Now an appendix ultrasound is not typically ordered on an adult because it can be extremely hard to visualize and is not sensitive to a positive finding. A different modality is generally considered if appendicitis is a main concern. A CT or an MRI since she's pregnant are the best modalities for concern for appendicitis. It appears that a gynecological scan was ordered, which ultrasound is a great modality for. This includes the ovaries (right ovary being in the right lower quadrant). Now, IF an appendix ultrasound was also ordered, then yes, the Radiologist SHOULD have mentioned if the appendix was seen or not in his report. However it looks like this was solely a gynecological ultrasound that was ordered and the images presented did not show any abnormality in the right lower quadrant. A full grown adult can have a very abnormal infected appendix and still may not show signs of that on an ultrasound, because there can be a lot of gas, bowel and body fat that obscures it and it cannot penetrate through gas like CT or MRI scans can do. I find it very strange the Radiologist was found initially most liable in this case because he read what was presented to him on a gynecological scan. He cannot comment on the appendix if an appendix ultrasound was not ordered. I don't feel the Radiologist made a mistake here. The OB/Gyn doctor should have read that report, and when realizing it was not a gynecological or pregnancy concern, should have considered other sources of this pain and sent the patient to the ER. Love these videos; very interesting, insightful and informative!
Yes that is very insightful post. I would have to go back and look over the trial transcripts to see what type of sonogram was ordered.
It seems like she's 50%-75% at fault. I had a ruptured appendix, and I went immediately to the ER. I'm not sure how to blame the doctor or the radiologist. Everyone knows if you are in pain, go to the ER immediately. My opinion of course.... I think since a baby was lost, they settled. The radiologist lawyers weren't open because she had already got 200k from the doctor....
Yes thanks for your analysis
It's not patients falt she went & had ultrasound & surgeons FU.
Thank you!
You're welcome!
7 years for 200K I mean she got something but if this situation was weighed out it seems like a lowball. She should have contacted you
Thanks !
Off topic but what happens when a defendant in a car accident lawsuit switched their insurance and is not cooperating with their previous insurance that they had when they caused the accident?
That scan actually be good for you bc their answer will be stricken and they will be precluded from testifying at trial. The insurance they had at the time of the crash will still have to pay
7:36 - - there must be CAUSATION - - even if an action / omission fails the standard of care.
Yes !!
@@AttorneyArkadyin your opinion which is harder to prove, medical malpractice or negligence, aren’t they both covered by the same rules? In my state malpractice has a one year statute where as negligence has a three year and seems easier to prove
Hi.. I had a case from my husband wrong ful death and medical negligence.. What's happen if I have a another case with my husband's sister for property's right for 2 yrs now. And the defense attorney want to have the depostion from her for couple hours. Does it gonna affect my husband case.. Because I think It is conflict of interest between me and her.. Thanks
Sorry to hear that. I don’t think one case should affect the other but definitely consult with your attorney
Can u talk about Medicare leins and how long it’s taking to get the demand letter?
Sure. Maybe I can do a video with my chief operating officer. She’s very knowledgeable about all that
@@AttorneyArkady thank you in advance.
The hospital i go to in Seattle WA Harborview has taken in many people who came over border & while i was there August a couple got into a verbal swearing match in Spanish the man stood over her ranting & raving. I told my doctor & she was upset with me. But i noticed at hospital all the people were coughing every
where which i thought was unusual but my provider did not say anything about it iam sure its wooping cough very irresponsible to expose patients to wooping cough.