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About Paul D. Friedman, M.A., Ph.D., J.D.
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Expertise
I have been a practicing civil trial attorney since 1989 dealing primarily with malpractice issues. I litigate very select medical malpractice cases on behalf of patients or their families. I am a Certified Civil Trial Specialist by the National Board of Trial Advocacy. I am also Certified in Injury and Wrongful Death by the Arizona State Bar Board of Legal Specialization.

In addition to my law degree, I received a Master of Arts in Bioethics and a Doctorate of Philosophy involving Medical Ethics. Because I am also an Adjunct Professor in Research and Medical Ethics at a medical school, I routinely consult with physicians and hospitals regarding medical ethics issues in an effort to improve patient care.

I can answer questions dealing with medical ethics principles. I can also respond to questions regarding potential malpractice issues.

For more information, you can view my website at WWW.EXPERTETHICS.COM



Experience
Experience in the area
I have been a practicing trial attorney since 1989 and I have a masters degree in bioethics and a doctorate of philosophy regarding comparative ethics.

Organizations
State Bar of Arizona
State Bar of Colorado (inactive)
District of Columbia Bar (inactive)
Federal Bar
Licensed in Arizona District Court
Licensed in Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals
licensed in the United States Supreme Court
American Bar Association
National Board of Trial Advocacy
American Association for Justice
Arizona Trial Lawyers Association
American Society for Bioethics and Humanities
Kennedy Institute of Ethics
National Association of Realtors

Education/Credentials
Bachelor of Arts 1985
Juris Doctorate 1989
Master of Arts in Bioethics 2004
Doctorate of Philosophy 2006

Awards and Honors
Phi Beta Kappa
Multiple Who's Who

Publications
A list of my copyrighted publications and presentations is contained at WWW.EXPERTETHICS.COM
   

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Questions Answered By Expert  Paul D. Friedman, M.A., Ph.D., J.D. 
In Category  Medical Malpractice

SubjectDate Asked

Hernia repair8/13/2008
  Q: I had an Inguinal hernia repair in Jan. 07. Immediately after my surgery I had severe numbness on my ...
  A: Sara, It is definitely worth contacting a medical malpractice attorney regarding your continued ...
Fatal Infection8/12/2008
  Q: Long story short. My mother had a pigtail stent inserted to alleviate problems from a large cervical ...
  A: Jeanelle, It sounds like a matter worth pursuing by speaking with a medical malpractice attorney in ...
Hiatal Hernia surgery not done8/11/2008
  Q: I currently live in Illinois. I had laproscopic surgery performed in Feb. 2006 in Denver, CO. to ...
  A: Craig, I suggest you show the current surgeon the operating report from the prior surgery to ...
Medical Malpractice and Joint replacement8/9/2008
  Q: I had a total knee replacement in Oct.2006. A number of things went wrong. First my Surgeon injured ...
  A: Anna, From the facts you stated, it sounds as if you have a viable case of malpractice. In ...
wrongful death7/25/2008
  Q: My mother died from a combination of a drug overdose after recieving drugs which were not to be ...
  A: Lynda, Normally, I would agree with your attorney, however, your discussion with the nurse would be ...
Medical malpractice7/20/2008
  Q: I am a traveling RN and have received a letter from a hospital lawyer in another state about a ...
  A: Belinda, I suspect the hospital was sued before the statute of limitations ran. You can most ...
STANDARD OF HOSPITAL CARE FOR BACK INJURY7/16/2008
  Q: I broke my back in a fall and I was taken to the hospital emergency room. This was on a Thursday. I ...
  A: Bob, Only an orthopedic surgeon can accurately answer your question. From a malpractice ...
do i have a case7/15/2008
  Q: i had to go for a test to see if i had cervice cancer and they left a piece of gazue in me i had ...
  A: Beth, It sounds as if the providers were below the standard of care based on the facts you gave. ...
death from sepsis7/13/2008
  Q: My mother underwent her third heart bypass surgery and spent almost three months in ICU on a vent. ...
  A: Donna, Based on the facts you are stating, there is a very real chance that malpractice was ...
Staph Infections after Hernia Repair Surgery7/9/2008
  Q: I need advice. I visited my surgeon in early April due to abdominal pain from a previous surgery. He ...
  A: Sherry, Sorry to hear about the continuing problems. I suggest you speak with a medical malpractice ...
Fusion Surgery L4-5 L5-S1 Then the hurt'in really began !7/9/2008
  Q: I had an L4-5 discetomy in 2003, I reherniated my L4-5 and then underwent a fusion of my L4-5 and ...
  A: Pierre, It is worth following up with a medical malpractice attorney. It sounds as if this would ...
C-section Infection7/8/2008
  Q: I had my daughter April 3rd 2007, I was released from he hospital on April 6th and by 9 that night I ...
  A: Mandi, I cannot tell you definitively based on the limited facts you gave. The question comes down ...
Aortic Dissection7/8/2008
  Q: My husband died on New Years Eve of a Thoracic Aortic Dissection, he was 37 years old. Two days ...
  A: Rose, I suggest you shop for qualified medical malpractice attorneys in your state. Picking an ...
Fusion Surgery L4-5 L5-S1 Then the hurt'in really began !7/8/2008
  Q: I had an L4-5 discetomy in 2003, I reherniated my L4-5 and then underwent a fusion of my L4-5 and ...
  A: Pierre, I cannot provide you with medical advice, however, I think you have handled this absolutely ...
Med Mal/Medicare Coverage7/4/2008
  Q: How nice of you to take my question as follows: IF I win a med mal case (CA) will I lose Medicare ...
  A: I am not licensed to practice law in California and cannot provide you with legal advice. It is my ...
Med Mal/Medicare Coverage7/4/2008
  Q: How nice of you to take my question as follows: IF I win a med mal case (CA) will I lose Medicare ...
  A: Evette, The answer to your second question depends on your state's laws. Some states have caps ...
Do I have a case?6/19/2008
  Q: My "grandmother" not by blood was diagnosed with Small Cell Lung cancer and passed away a short ...
  A: Angie, The simple answer without knowing where your "grandmother" lived is probably not, however, ...
Spinal Fusion issues6/19/2008
  Q: I had a spinal fusion at my L5/S1 Feb 2007. My issues that brought me to surgery where all in my ...
  A: Laura, It is hard to give you a definitive answer because it is not known what kind of nerve damage ...
C-section mistakes- do i have a case?6/18/2008
  Q: I had a c-section 7 months ago with dissolvable stitches. Four weeks later the stitches began to pop ...
  A: Sarah, The physician may not be responsible for your initial "allergic reaction" if that is what ...
nerve injury6/17/2008
  Q: why is it that a doctor can cut the iliolingunal nerve during hernia surgery, causing severe pain ...
  A: Ed, It may be malpractice to cut the nerve during a hernia surgery depending on the standard of ...
ACL surgery6/16/2008
  Q: I had my right ACL repaird June 6th and am not scheduled for a follow up for 18 days, June 24th. I ...
  A: Keith, Your description may be negligence (below the standard of care) depending on the end result. ...
Doctor's negligence?6/13/2008
  Q: My father was diagnosed with stage 4 pancreatic cancer 2 wks ago. His oncologist suggested non ...
  A: Les, The oncologist is not acting negligent but may be acting intentionally and breaching the ...
Doctor's negligence?6/13/2008
  Q: My father was diagnosed with stage 4 pancreatic cancer 2 wks ago. His oncologist suggested non ...
  A: Les, The oncologist is not acting negligent but may be acting intentionally and breaching the ...
Doctor's negligence?6/12/2008
  Q: My father was diagnosed with stage 4 pancreatic cancer 2 wks ago. His oncologist suggested non ...
  A: Les, I am sorry to hear about your father. I am not sure what you are indicating about ...
metal material left in neck after sugery 26 yrs ago6/12/2008
  Q: The doctors I have seen act as if it is no big deal but there was something metal left in my neck ...
  A: Catherine, You may have a claim depending on where this occurred. In some jurisdictions, the ...
metal material left in neck after sugery 26 yrs ago6/11/2008
  Q: The doctors I have seen act as if it is no big deal but there was something metal left in my neck ...
  A: Catherine, There is really no question here. I suggest you ask a physician what the risks and ...
Surgical Situation6/5/2008
  Q: I developed a hernia in 2006 that was operated on in April 2007. The surgeon operated, putting one ...
  A: Gayle, I suggest you speak with an attorney. You need to find out if it was a staph infection or ...
Surgical Situation6/4/2008
  Q: I developed a hernia in 2006 that was operated on in April 2007. The surgeon operated, putting one ...
  A: Gayle, It does not sound like coincidence but it may be the hospital's fault or the mesh ...
Appendectomy resulting in loss of fellopian tube use and removal of fellopian tubes.5/30/2008
  Q: My wife had an Appendectomy around the age of 12 and shortly after she developed an infection. The ...
  A: Jonathan, Your wife may have a case depending on the location of where the appendectomy took place. ...
Mirena and VERY common side effects5/28/2008
  Q: I'll try and make this short. My niece discovered 4 days ago that her vision was blurred/doubled. ...
  A: Stephanie Your daughter can join a class action or find attorneys throughout the country who are ...
Inguinal Hernia Surgery Gone Wrong!5/28/2008
  Q: On 01/31/08 I had a surgery done for a left inguinal hernia. Prior to the surgery I went to my PCP ...
  A: A Sid, I would highly recommend you follow the surgeon's advice or seek a second opinion from ...
miscarriage5/24/2008
  Q: i was having a miscarriage and went to the doctor to be seen because of my loss of blood and the ...
  A: Camilee, Unfortunately, these types of stories are too numerous. You can file a claim against ...
Surgery Not Performed5/13/2008
  Q: Almost two years ago, my son had surgery to relieve pancreatic pseudocysts related to chronic ...
  A: Anette, If you get an opinion from the subsequent surgeon that the first surgery was done ...
Do i have a case or anything i can do at all?5/8/2008
  Q: I was hospitalized in Havre Montana's Behavioral Health for suicidal thoughts and at the time i was ...
  A: Oteese, You may have a case if you were either prescribed or given more medication than the ...
Chiropractor Malpractice5/2/2008
  Q: My husband went to a Chiropractor for pain in his lower back. He was aware that he had a herniated ...
  A: Lisa, I assume you are asking if your husband has a potential claim for malpractice. It sounds as ...
IUD4/30/2008
  Q: I have been trying for a year to get an IUD put in. The first time I had a pap for one they ...
  A: Megan, Some states allow for causes of action for "wrongful life" and some do not. Even if you ...
Meniscus op followed 1 year by TKR - what a mess4/30/2008
  Q: Bumped my R knee on car door edge about 2 1/2 years ago. constant gnawing pain - MRI revealed a ...
  A: I would advise you to follow up with a certified medical malpractice attorney who could get all of ...
Methotrexate4/30/2008
  Q: i am trying to find out if i have a ground for a malpractice suit against my doctor who perscribed ...
  A: Lorraine, If the methotrexate caused those problems, it sounds like you would have a medical ...
radiologist misread upper gi4/28/2008
  Q: My husband was diagnosed w/squamous cell esopogeal cancer in Sept.2007. Tumor 10cm in size. He had ...
  A: Marilyn, I am sorry to hear about your husband's condition and the misdiagnosis. I am not a ...
ankle fusion4/28/2008
  Q: I HAD AN ANKLE FUSION ON APRIL 21 2004 RESULT OF THIS SURGERY MY FOOT WAS FUSIED ON A WRONG POSITION ...
  A: There is no question here, however, I assume you are asking whether this is malpractice. I am not ...
Arthoscopic surgery gone bad3/28/2008
  Q: My daughter 29yrs old, had arthroscopic surgery on 11.07. to remove inflamed plica bands in her knee ...
  A: Diane, Since I am not an orthopedic surgeon, I cannot give you an opinion as to the surgeon's ...
over prescribed vicoden3/27/2008
  Q: I have recently found out that my husband has been abusing vicoden. He was prescribed vicoden for a ...
  A: Karen, The facts as you describe them sound like potential malpractice. You need to consult with ...
nerve leg damage after spinal fusion surgery3/27/2008
  Q: I am a 54 year old female who had lumbar spinal fusion surgery about 6 months ago. After surgery, ...
  A: Marilyn, I am sorry to hear about your nerve damage and I know that EMGs are not fun tests and can ...
Dropped from Patient List3/27/2008
  Q: My doctor has "dropped-me" from his patient list without sending out any kind of notice. Granted, I ...
  A: Sharon, This is not a legal question. Your doctor can "legally" do this as a physician is not an ...
needle breaks off3/26/2008
  Q: while giving my self a routine hormone shot the needle broke off. from this i had emergency ...
  A: Twain, Probably not depending on the credentials of the tester. You want someone who can qualify ...
prednisone side effects3/18/2008
  Q: For the most part of 10 yrs (1991-2001). I was on massive doses of prednisone for asthma. At times I ...
  A: Jody, I am very sorry to hear about the severe disability you suffer as a result of prednisone. It ...
Peroneal Nerve Damage3/18/2008
  Q: My mom (62 YO) had her knee replaced a week ago and is unable to move her foot back towards her ...
  A: Peter, We encounter this problem constantly as the "white wall of silence" is a very true ...
from broken elbow to nerve damage3/15/2008
  Q: 5 weeks ago i broke the radial head in my right arm. i saw a specialist who said it would need to ...
  A: Robert, I am not an orthopedic surgeon but the physician may have damaged or cut a tendon, nerve or ...
needle breaks off3/15/2008
  Q: while giving my self a routine hormone shot the needle broke off. from this i had emergency ...
  A: Twain, You are describing a potential product liability case and not necessarily a medical ...
Question hoping you may answer3/11/2008
  Q: I have a question concerning the death of my daughter. She was born on Oct. 4th 2007. She was ...
  A: Marla, I would absolutely suggest you speak with a certified medical malpractice attorney in your ...
Pancreatitis Complication post ERCP3/8/2008
  Q: I had a dilated bile duct. Referred to Gastroenterologist for ERCP. Signed a consent form. ...
  A: Terri, There may be malpractice if you were not a proper candidate for the ERCP. The ERCP is state ...
Torn tendon and torn rotator cup3/6/2008
  Q: I ws recently injured at my job of 23 years. A rack fell and jerked my arm. My medical diagnosis ...
  A: Lynn, I apologize in advance since I cannot provide you with an answer with the limited information ...
Staph Infection3/3/2008
  Q: My father went in for a cardiac cath in January 2008, 2 weeks after having the procedure he couldn't ...
  A: Amy, It sounds like he very well may have a viable claim for malpractice. There needs to be a ...
Foot drop after heart bypass surgery2/29/2008
  Q: I had heart bypass surgery a year ago. When I awoke from surgery my left foot was paralyzed. I was ...
  A: Tom, It depends if and what the provider(s) did wrong. First, you need to get a definitive ...
Intradermal Nailing for femur X 22/25/2008
  Q: July of last year I was hit by a drunk driver, and suffered a broken femur and tibia. Intradermal ...
  A: Steve, I suggest you speak to a malpractice and/or product liability attorney in your area. That ...
lost a baby 24 hours after a uterus exam2/24/2008
  Q: my wife went in for a 10 weeks check up....they did a series of blood and urine test...the doctor ...
  A: Russ, I think it is very unlikely the physician's examination had anything to do with the ...
ectopic follow up2/22/2008
  Q: I had a ruptured ectopic pregnancy Jan. 11. They did laproscopic surgery removing the pregnancy but ...
  A: Janine, Based on the facts you submitted, it sounds like the emergency department fell below the ...
Ectopic Pregnancy after removal of Mirena IUD2/20/2008
  Q: Ectopic pregnancy after removal of iud mirena ...
  A: Trudie, Ectopic pregnancies occur for a variety of reasons. One of the reasons is a disruption of ...
Surgical Clips Left in Post-Hysterectomy2/19/2008
  Q: I'm writing on behalf of a woman who underwent a hysterectomy about 12 years ago. About 2 years ago ...
  A: Glen, I cannot tell you if it was malpractice since I am not an OB/GYN, however, it sounds ...
Did my doctor drop the ball???2/18/2008
  Q: Last spring I started to hemorrhage. I went to our local hospital 3 times (fri, sat, sun) at which ...
  A: Pam, Medicine is part science and part art. If a physician makes an informed judgment call and ...
Staph infection in my knee after surgery2/17/2008
  Q: On Aug 9 2007, I had a minor meniscus knee surgery to remove some hanging cartilage. After 9 days ...
  A: Todd, I am sorry to hear about the infection following the surgery and your continued problems. I ...
VP shunts2/15/2008
  Q: All surgery and procedures have an acquired risk. For a person requiring a Ventricular/peritoneal ...
  A: Chris, Shunt failure can be caused by no fault, malpractice or product malfunction. Sometimes there ...
stent in kidney2/12/2008
  Q: About a month ago I was told that I had to have stents put in my kidneys in anticipation of having a ...
  A: Cindy, I am not a nephrologist or urologist so I cannot address the appropriate standard of care of ...
malpractice2/10/2008
  Q: I'm wondering if I can or should file a malpractice suit. Truthfully, I'm not sure if I even would ...
  A: Joyce, From a legal standpoint, I can tell you whether I think a malpractice attorney would take ...
health insurance2/9/2008
  Q: My father died in November 2006. He had excellent health care insurance and all medical expenses ...
  A: Kay, I don't believe it would matter much to a health insurer unless there was a right to recoup ...
Hiatal hernia surgery repair2/4/2008
  Q: My father went in for hiatal hernia surgery and died a couple of days later. He was in tremendous ...
  A: Mark, I do not practice law in Florida or Michigan and cannot give legal advice since I am not ...
Un needed root canal1/26/2008
  Q: I am a heart patient (MVR 2005), I saw the dentist last month for broken front tooth. I,as well as ...
  A: Elizabeth, First, I suggest you get a second opinion from a trustworthy dentist. I would ask the ...
root canal malpractice1/16/2008
  Q: I had a root canal 4 years ago. Recently it abscessed, and i found out the doctor had left a live ...
  A: Dan, It sounds like the dentist may have been below the standard of care of a competent dentist in ...
root canal gone bad1/15/2008
  Q: I went in for a root canal and the dentist dropped a file down my throat causing me to spend the day ...
  A: Mark, This sounds like a good liability case. There would be a limitation on damages unless it ...
High Spinal given during c-section1/4/2008
  Q: I delivered twins at 35 1/2 weeks via c-section. The type of anesthesia that was to be used was a ...
  A: Tara, I am glad to hear about the healthy birth of your twins. It sounds as if the ...
Medical Malpractice Question12/19/2007
  Q: My father-in-law was having 2 stents placed when the doctor caused an aortic dissection during the ...
  A: Teresa, It is hard to say based on the limited information you provided, however, you should speak ...
back injury after spinal tap12/17/2007
  Q: How do I get help with an injury caused by my doctor who did a spinal tap on me, and now I am left ...
  A: Belinda, I have two suggestions for you. The first is to see a different neurosurgeon to see if ...
lost kidney12/8/2007
  Q: My wife just recently finished a bout with ovarian cancer. She had a dysgerminoma which looks like ...
  A: Andy, I cannot give you a definitive answer as to what to do, however, I am in a unique position to ...
Endometrial Ablation12/5/2007
  Q: April 2007, my sister had an Endometrial Ablation, she never felt good afterwards. She was miserable ...
  A: Kathy, Although post-operative infections from an endometrial ablation are rare, they can occur. ...
Surgical Malpractice12/5/2007
  Q: My wife had foot surgery which resulted in constant infection, deformity of her foot, inability to ...
  A: Bram, I will send out an email on the American Association for Justice tomorrow to find out who in ...
possible malpractice11/28/2007
  Q: My husband was injured in Aug 2007, after going to the doctor we were told that he sustained a ...
  A: Kelly, I am not an orthopedic surgeon, however, your husband should not have sustained nerve or ...
regarding cervical ESI's11/27/2007
  Q: I have a back and neck injury due to a fall down a flight of stairs because of ice. Over the summer ...
  A: Debbie, If the physician was an anesthesiologist, he had to comply with the standard of care of an ...
regarding cervical ESI's11/26/2007
  Q: I have a back and neck injury due to a fall down a flight of stairs because of ice. Over the summer ...
  A: Debbie, I can't completely answer that question since I don't know all of the facts. The first ...
checking for malpractice11/26/2007
  Q: My mother is scheduled for hip replacement surgery on Dec. 18th. We have selected her surgeon and ...
  A: Michele, The answer to your question is probably yes. It depends where you live but I will give ...
Meeting a malpractice lawyer11/20/2007
  Q: My mother recently had knee replacement surgery. Her doctor admitted making making a mistake during ...
  A: Reggie, The only considerations should be the fees and the success of the attorney. She should ...
What can I do?11/20/2007
  Q: In an attempt to circumvent tooth damage, my daughter went to the dentist to have her last baby ...
  A: April, I am sorry to hear about your daughter's situation. First off, the advice you believe you ...
Malpractice11/20/2007
  Q: I was diagnosed with Type-1 diabetes seven years ago and was immediately placed on insulin (two ...
  A: Daniel, I would say the pharmacist is pretty astute. You pancreas may not be able to readjust to ...
Eyelid Problems after Laser Treatment11/17/2007
  Q: In May 2007, I had a non-ablative laser treatment on the lower portion of my face (for toning, ...
  A: Melissa, You should speak to a medical malpractice attorney in your area. The first common ...
Nerve damage/trauma from multiple lumbar punctures11/17/2007
  Q: Should I pursue a medical malpractice lawsuit? I went into the hospital on Tues Oct 23 07 for ...
  A: Anita, My advice is to see a certified medical malpractice attorney in your area. It is possible, ...
son now has torticollis11/13/2007
  Q: To keep this short I had midwife at a Hospital delivering my child. I asked repeatedly before birth ...
  A: Amber, I am sorr to hear about your birthing experience. I strongly suggest you speak to a ...
Botched Hernia11/13/2007
  Q: I had a bi-lateral laproscopic hernia procedure this past March. Immed. after, I realized the hernia ...
  A: Robert, I suggest you see a general surgeon. The testicle pain with bruising for this duration of ...
compartment syndrome and neuropathy11/3/2007
  Q: My son had a tib/fib fratcure that was not repaired for 24 hours. 1 1/2 Hours after returning to his ...
  A: Tammy, You do have a right to request his medical records as his guardian per HIPAA regulations. ...
methotrexate fatality10/26/2007
  Q: My father was put on methotrexate in Aug this year (2007) for *suspected* rheumatoid arthritis ...
  A: Mud, There are a few things I suggest you do regarding your father's untimely and tragic death. ...
Hip replacment10/21/2007
  Q: my husband who is 49 had to have a total hip replacement 4/07 and for weeks after surgery he said ...
  A: Dee Dee, I would immediately request all of the records from both hospitalizations before any ...
Bunion Surgery left scars on my legs10/20/2007
  Q: I had bunion surgery on both feet in February of 2007. After the surgery I had blisters on both ...
  A: Melissa, I am sorry to hear about your ongoing problems. I strongly suggest you do two things. ...
infection after surgery10/19/2007
  Q: I will try to keep this as short as possible. I had Tarsal Tunnel surgery on my foot in May of this ...
  A: Becky, Based on the facts you submitted, it is hard to say that you definitely have a case, ...
Retained placenta, D&C uterine rupture10/19/2007
  Q: Long story short: I gave birth to my first child and was left with a small portion of the placenta ...
  A: Ann, I am sorry to hear about your continued problems as a result of the failure to determine the ...
Short-term excruciating pain10/13/2007
  Q: Your opinion, please. My wife, age 47, recently underwent an L5-S1 spinal fusion surgery after ...
  A: Bill, I sincerely doubt you are going to be able to get an attorney to file the claim, however, you ...
Short-term excruciating pain10/13/2007
  Q: Your opinion, please. My wife, age 47, recently underwent an L5-S1 spinal fusion surgery after ...
  A: Bill, I am sorry to hear about your wife' treatment and have some definite thoughts. The nurse ...
Is it medical malpractice?10/12/2007
  Q: I had surgery 4 yrs. ago for syrinx in my neck in which they inserted a shunt..it's 3mm..since that ...
  A: De, I am sorry for your ongoing chronic problem. Unfortunately, your problems do not sound like ...
Medical Malpractice10/8/2007
  Q: Is is malpractice if my son (20 years old) went to the emergency room 3 times because of ...
  A: Donna, Thank you for the compliment and I am sorry to hear about your son. It sounds like ...
unnecessary surgery complications10/7/2007
  Q: My sister Mary had a double hernia repair surgery in May. She is 65 and in generally poor health. ...
  A: Michelle, I am sorry to hear about your sister's situation. She may have recourse and I suggest ...
Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography10/2/2007
  Q: Dr. Friedman, My husband had 2 ERCP procedures peformed before having a gallstone surgery. He ...
  A: Patricia, Feel free to ask as many questions as you like. The ERCP procedure could cause a host ...
ERCP10/2/2007
  Q: Dr. Friedman, My husband had 2 ERCP procedures peformed before having a gallstone surgery. He ...
  A: Patricia, The procedure known as ERCP (Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography) can be ...
Compartment Syndrome10/1/2007
  Q: What are the causes of compartment syndrome? Can someone develop compartment syndrome from a cast ...
  A: Peter, Cast Syndrome can be caused by medical malpractice or negligence. If the healthcare ...
Compartment Syndrome10/1/2007
  Q: What are the causes of compartment syndrome? Can someone develop compartment syndrome from a cast ...
  A: Peter, Compartment syndrome can be caused by some types of trauma, snake or other animal bites, ...
knee RSD?9/26/2007
  Q: In December I fell on my knees, and was diagnosed the next day with a sprain. The knee was almost ...
  A: Jane, I cannot provide you with medical advice since I (along with the other experts in this field) ...
Epidural9/23/2007
  Q: My daughter was given an epidural in her neck (C3-C4) for shoulder pain. She was slightly sedated ...
  A: Julie, I would recommend she see a medical malpractice attorney in her area to answer those ...
uncertain whether I have a case9/20/2007
  Q: I am a survivor of a double brain aneurysm. I sought treatment for a severe headache from a local ...
  A: Kelly, The best advice I can give you is to speak with a medical malpractice attorney in your area. ...
Pre and post op report not correct9/19/2007
  Q: I had surgery 3/20/2007 (shoulder) I was still having pain after 4 months. Got a hold of my surgery ...
  A: Karen, It is hard to say whether you have personal recourse against the surgeon. If he did not ...
Wrongful Death9/14/2007
  Q: My husband died last March. I had a Colonoscopy and died two days later. He as ill and ICU. The ...
  A: Ruth, I strongly suggest you speak to a medial malpractice attorney in your area. You may try to ...
staph infection9/12/2007
  Q: I had surgery finalizing my complete hysterectomy on 7-24-07. It is now 9-11-07 and my belly button ...
  A: Stephanie, This is one of the questions in which you will get different answers from different ...
would the hospital and doctors be liable9/10/2007
  Q: My dad passed away on aug02,2007 at the hospital. He went in the hosp. on July 28,2007 in the er he ...
  A: Gretta, I am sorry to hear about your father's death and give you my sincere condolences. It ...
appendicitis 3 surgeries 1month in hospital9/5/2007
  Q: my son 13years had stomach pain for a week I didn't know it was serious and I fell horrible! I took ...
  A: Kevin, If you are asking, I would tell you this sounds like a viable medical malpractice case. It ...
Post Operative Carpal Tunnel Problems9/4/2007
  Q: In January I had Carpal Tunnel surgery and Neck Surgery all at one time. The Doctor said I needed ...
  A: Vena, As you might expect, you may have a viable action for malpractice. I strongly suggest you do ...
Femoral Nerve Block8/30/2007
  Q: Outpatient surgery. Nerve block done. Per nurse @ surgery center, I screamed when doctor did the ...
  A: Michelle, I strongly suggest you see a different neurologist to do a nerve conduction study. The ...
Failed Artrthoscopic Ankle Fusion8/17/2007
  Q: My Wife (40YO) has severe ankle arthritis from a MVA 20 years ago. Her local Orthopedic Surg advised ...
  A: Russell, If the doctor told your wife she could resume full function after an ankle fusion, I would ...
aortic dissection8/14/2007
  Q: My dad was misdiagnosed in 10/06. He was told (in our neighborhood ER) he had "costochondritis," ...
  A: Christine, I am sorry to hear about your father and wish your family my best. As you suspect, I ...
Colonoscopy Malpractice? resulted in death8/10/2007
  Q: first I would like to thank you for your time and consideration. I think what your doing is a great ...
  A: Jeff, I am very sorry to hear about your grandmother. Bowel perforation is a known risk of ...
ACL repair7/31/2007
  Q: My daughter was 13 when she had her lst ACL reconstruction - now 3 years later she needs it again. ...
  A: Becky, I am sorry to hear about your daughter's condition. Are you asking if there is malpractice? ...
ACL repair7/31/2007
  Q: My daughter was 13 when she had her lst ACL reconstruction - now 3 years later she needs it again. ...
  A: Becky, I am sorry to hear about your daughter's condition. Are you asking if there is malpractice? ...
PLEASE HELP VERY CONFUSED7/28/2007
  Q: I had a mirena iud inserted after my third child in 2005 and in 2006 i found out i was pregnant.I ...
  A: Karen, The practice is most likely responsible for the physicians and midwife but it depends on the ...
PLEASE HELP VERY CONFUSED7/28/2007
  Q: I had a mirena iud inserted after my third child in 2005 and in 2006 i found out i was pregnant.I ...
  A: Karen, There are too many factors you did not discuss and you are going to have to speak to a ...
Total knee replacement and Staph infection7/20/2007
  Q: In January 2002 I shattered my knee. Since then, I have had 22 surgeries and in 2 weeks number ...
  A: Robyn, It is hard to tell if this amounts to medical malpractice. There is an axiom that ...
Brothers death7/18/2007
  Q: My brother was taken to emergency room on 5-4-07 where they found he had a desending aortic ...
  A: Anderia, I am not a nephrologist and cannot respond to the medical aspect. The only way to tell if ...
son has malunion and compartment syndrome7/17/2007
  Q: My 16 year old son broke his tibia/fibula in 4 places on March 25, 2007. The breaks consists of a ...
  A: Kimberley, I suggest you immediately speak to an attorney who specializes in medical malpractice ...
Malpractice7/17/2007
  Q: My husband went to the Dr. with a severely swollen lymph node in his neck and was misdiagnosed with ...
  A: Angela, Misdiagnosis of cancer is one of the leading medical malpractice cases in the United ...
Death caused by burst appendix7/15/2007
  Q: Please, Please, Please can you help me? I am from the UK but I really do not know where to turn but ...
  A: Pauline, I am sorry to hear about your mother and understand the severe pain she must have gone ...
Miscarriage Mistreatment7/2/2007
  Q: Was my miscarriage properly treated? My dr told me that my pregnancy had ended over the telephone. ...
  A: Cara, I am not an OB/GYN and cannot tell you the standard of care in your community (I also do not ...
nerve injury6/8/2007
  Q: had a hysterectomy laparoscopic june 2006-had 2 emgs one in october-normal second 2 weeks ago show ...
  A: Beth, I am sorry to hear about your continuing pain. I suggest you speak with a medical ...
medical malpractice6/3/2007
  Q: I am a 43 year old female seeing a psychotrist and he has made sexual advances and comments to me. ...
  A: Laura, A psychiatrist or psychologist cannot ethically make sexual advances to a patient. If it is ...
Medical Malpractic6/1/2007
  Q: Would you please refer me to an orthopedic surgeon or neurosurgeon to testify against another one ...
  A: Anne, It depends where you live. In some jurisdictions, you need to find a local physician to ...
Staph Infection5/31/2007
  Q: Friedman, My father has been in the hospital for almost 2 months after his bypass surgery. He ...
  A: I am sorry to hear about your father. I suggest you speak to an attorney in your area to determine ...
re/rsd and contraindicated surgery5/22/2007
  Q: I was told that the knee replacement I underwent while dealing with RSD of my knee was a ...
  A: Neal, Based upon my experience with RSD (Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy), there would not be a ...
(2) wrongful deaths5/19/2007
  Q: My sister Mary died in May 2006, drug overdose prescribed by her dr. My sister Anne died two months ...
  A: Virginia, Sorry to hear about your sisters. Adult children can make a claim for wrongful death in ...
two pregnancies post tubal ligation5/7/2007
  Q: I had a tubal ligation, became pregnant 6 weeks later. was told i must have gotten preg. the two ...
  A: Jennifer, I am not an OB/GYN or a surgeon so I cannot tell you the standard of care. However, I ...
Negligence?5/6/2007
  Q: Dr. Friedman, I have a 5 year history of what I consider negligent treatment. As you will read - it ...
  A: Myles, First off, I am glad you took your health care seriously and became your own advocate. Too ...
Post Surgery Issues5/4/2007
  Q: 6-15-06 Surgery. Spinal fusion L5-S1. When woke, had extreme pain in hip, leg. Was in recovery ...
  A: Christy, It sounds like you have been through quite an ordeal. You are describing "drop foot" ...
intermuscular injections (depo provera)5/3/2007
  Q: ANSWER: Crystal, It is possible but rare that the nurse could have hit a peripheral nerve. I ...
  A: Crystal, X-Rays do not show disc bulges. You need an MRI to see if it is a disc bulge or hernia. ...
intermuscular injections (depo provera)5/3/2007
  Q: hello for almost 2 years now i have had a dull numbing pain in my right butt cheek and all down my ...
  A: Crystal, It is possible but rare that the nurse could have hit a peripheral nerve. I suggest you ...
hospital misdiagnosis4/29/2007
  Q: on Tuesday 4-17-07 my son fell and injured his knee he could not walk. I ran him to the hospital ...
  A: Dana, I am sorry to hear about your son and I wish him my best. Your son may have a case but it is ...
tubal ligation4/27/2007
  Q: I live in Pa and I have read some kind of bill that was passed in 1989 in regards to not being able ...
  A: Kandie, You most likely can sue for your own medical expenses but not the expenses related after ...
follow up to cheris ? on mother4/20/2007
  Q: My sister Cheri sent you a question on my mothers perforated colon, and I would like to add ...
  A: The facts you are suggesting may effect an outcome depending on your location, the physician, the ...
med malpractice and summary judgment4/16/2007
  Q: Isn't it true that if you list even just one witness, that's reason not to give a summary judgment. ...
  A: Paula, I am sorry to hear about your son's condition, however, I cannot help from a legal ...
Perforated colon/necrotic intestine4/10/2007
  Q: "My Mother, 79 years old and otherwise healthy had a colonoscopy because she was anemic. Less than ...
  A: Cheri, I am sorry to hear about your mother. As a general rule, colonoscopies are utilized after ...
malpractice suit example3/30/2007
  Q: I was wondering if a family could sue a hospital if someone went in for an annual check-up and was ...
  A: Laqueta, The family may not be able to sue but certain members could sue both the doctor and ...
Miscarriage involving tubal ligation3/29/2007
  Q: My name is Casey. I have 2 children and I had my tubes tied by Dr.X around 20 months ago. I have a ...
  A: Casey, I am sorry to hear about you and your friends failed tubal ligations. I am not certain what ...
can doctors be held responsible for prescriptions3/26/2007
  Q: My mother has been addicted to lorzepam for over 30 years. Once, I found a bottle with 30 refills ...
  A: Christn, The simple answer to your question is that a physician is responsible for all ...
false test results and pain and more2/23/2007
  Q: My mother had her gallbladder and a hernia taken out about 6 weeks ago.She has been in extreme pain ...
  A: Nadine, This sounds like a very serious situation and I strongly suggest you take your mother to a ...
crsd2/19/2007
  Q: i went into the hoospital one yr ago. I had every symptom of rsd. My leg was hug with rashes, ...
  A: April, I am sorry to hear about your condition and the lack of treatment or prompt diagnosis. I ...
Accepted Medical Standards2/14/2007
  Q: Friedman, Re: Brain Death The CA Health & Safety Code, Section 7184, states : "An individual who ...
  A: Savannah, I am so glad you are asking these great questions in a public forum. The definition of ...
Medical Futility2/13/2007
  Q: I read a definition for MEDICAL FUTILITY today (1) and I am not comfortable with the part of it that ...
  A: Savannah, This is an excellent question. Futility is a paternalistic approach in which the medical ...
Can a miscarriage be the result of malpractice?2/6/2007
  Q: On December 26 I started bleeding really heavily so my boyfriend and I went to Barnes hospital ...
  A: Tearicka, I am sorry to hear about your miscarriage. I am not an OB/GYN so I cannot tell you if ...
dr. refuses pt request for formal metting1/25/2007
  Q: on 4-05 i went in to see gyn for heavy menstrusl painful period. dr. did pelvic exam said i was one ...
  A: Maria, I am sorry to hear about what happened to you. Sometimes patients cannot get appropriate ...
MRSA & VRE infection1/23/2007
  Q: My mother had a routine knee surgery on March 31st, followed by rehab. On April 11 diagnosed with ...
  A: Rochelle, I am sorry to hear about your mother's condition. Based on the facts you state, there ...
medical malpractice1/22/2007
  Q: I was diagnosed as needing my left ovary removed due to a mass. My gyn sent me to a specialist who ...
  A: Jeanette, I am sorry to hear about the problems post-surgery. You should speak to a medical ...
OPOs and Brain Dead Patients1/19/2007
  Q: I had the POA for a trauma patient who survived a week before he was declared. I know what the ...
  A: Sullivan, It depends on the laws in the state or country where this occurred. According to HIPAA, ...
List of malpractice decisions1/11/2007
  Q: I have had two hip replacements. One was perfect. The other (done first by a different doctor) has ...
  A: Steve, Some states have lists and some do not. If there is a lawsuit filed, it is generally a ...
Methotrexate liver injury1/9/2007
  Q: What are the time limits in Iowa?I am 48 years old and was healthy (no diabetes) before the ...
  A: Karen, It is my understanding the statute of limitations for Iowa for medical (professional) ...
Methotrexate liver injury1/8/2007
  Q: I am 48 years old and was healthy (no diabetes) before the dermatologist started me on Methotrexate ...
  A: Karen, First off, I am sorry to hear about your medical condition. Liver damage is a known adverse ...
tubal ligation four months ago and pregnant1/6/2007
  Q: I had a c-section and tubal ligation four months ago using filsh clips. I had severe preeclampsia ...
  A: Heather, I am sorry to hear about your situation. There are a few things you can do. The first is ...
can refer atty in OC?12/29/2006
  Q: Can you recommend/refer anyone in our area for a hip replacement malpractice issue? We have had no ...
  A: Chris, I do not have a direct referral to anyone from Santa Ana but I am enclosing a list I ...
medical malpractice12/27/2006
  Q: I sustained a violent bowel movement in 4/05. I went to the emergency room and they diagnosed the ...
  A: Geary, I am sorry to hear about your condition. Based on the facts you presented, it sounds as if ...
miscarriage care12/19/2006
  Q: Recently, I became pregnant thru InVitro fertilization. Being under the care of the Infertility ...
  A: Kathy, I am sorry to hear about your experience. I am not an OB/GYN nor am I a fertility ...
Dental malpractice12/15/2006
  Q: I went to dentist for replacement of crown on Tooth 2 (right side top). He replaced the crown but I ...
  A: Pavan, You cannot pre-emptively file a lawsuit saying you don't owe the money. Your former dentist ...
medical malpractice12/11/2006
  Q: In May 2006 I went into the hospital for a partial hysterectomy that was to be done vaginally. I ...
  A: Leisa, I am very sorry to hear about what appears to be 2 separate acts of medical negligence. I ...
Do I have a malpractice case?12/9/2006
  Q: I believe my mom was greatly neglected by doctors and the hospital which resulted in her premature ...
  A: Jessica, I am very sorry to hear about your mother and I will try to respond to your question as ...
Staph Infection and Hematoma11/20/2006
  Q: I had a c-section to deliver my baby boy in September. Three days after the delivery I began having ...
  A: Kim, This is an article which addresses your issue. You can post it on the web browswer to review ...
Hip Replacement11/19/2006
  Q: My mother had a hip replacement on June 20th, 06. Since then she's had a total of 6 surgeries with ...
  A: Tracie, I am sorry to hear about your mother's treatment and continuing medical problems. ...
my friends probs10/22/2006
  Q: Okie, now their is another big problem i guess. my friend already got the medical record threw me ...
  A: trramo, As a medical malpractice attorney, this is the type of case I would be happy to litigate. ...
CORNER RECORDS10/20/2006
  Q: My wife died of Infective Endocarditis on 3/17/06. I received the medical examinators report but ...
  A: Royce, I am sorry to hear about your wife's passing. Peace officers and the coroner's office ...
follow up to time limits10/18/2006
  Q: I really appreciated your help and time, thank you From what you read, what kind of Dr would you ...
  A: Shawn, You need to consult with a vascular or cardiothoracic surgeon. You also need to consult ...
Illegal Drug Screens10/16/2006
  Q: I am recently pregnant and when I went into the doctors, they told me that I had to pee in the cup ...
  A: Debbie, I do not know where you live or where this occurred. This may be below the applicable ...
Medical ethics10/13/2006
  Q: I am a student and studying Ethical Theory. In the HealthCare Industry when there are so many cases ...
  A: Renee, Thank you for submitting such an interesting question. You are really asking two completely ...
worried about time limits and situation10/7/2006
  Q: I live in Missouri. I'm hoping you can help. i went in to have out patient shoulder surgery on ...
  A: Shawn, I am sorry to hear about your injury. Missouri has a two year statute of limitations from ...
Nerve Damage after Lung Surgery10/7/2006
  Q: Last November my 83 year old grandmother had surgery for Lung Cancer (she is not a smoker). Going ...
  A: Sherrill, I am very sorry to hear about your grandmother and I hope her recovery from cancer is ...
wrongful death by pcn10/7/2006
  Q: 7-5-05 he had surgery 4 a AAA. 7-7-05 nurses ripped open wound 3 times. on 1st re close when done a ...
  A: Donna, I am sorry to hear about your husband's death. I have no idea where you live and/or where ...
RSD from surgery10/4/2006
  Q: Heelo, about four years ago my wife was rearended in a auto accident. It was determined that she had ...
  A: Frank, I am sorry to hear about your wife's condition. "Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy" can be ...
my friends probs10/1/2006
  Q: my best friend had surgery where i was working and she had catract surgery. after surgery patient ...
  A: Trramo, I am not certain what your position is within the practice. I always urge healthcare ...
burst appendix9/16/2006
  Q: Dr.Friedman, thank you for your rapid response to my question. although i am fairly certain your ...
  A: John, I empathize with you since I also had a ruptured appendix which was the result of malpractice ...
burst appendix9/16/2006
  Q: ok, i was suffering abdominal pain for about a week. i thought it was the flu .as the pain was over ...
  A: John, You may have a cause of action (medical malpractice) for the misdiagnosis. To prove a ...
Wrongful Death9/15/2006
  Q: What happens if the person is involved in an accident and is injured and then there is malpractice ...
  A: Anthony, That is an excellent question and I have to respond with the caveat that I am not ...
Wrongful Death9/15/2006
  Q: Is there a difference between a medical malpractice case and a wrongful death case?
  A: Anthony, In most jurisdications when an patient dies as a result of medical malpractice, the action ...
Medical malpractice - wrongful death - negligence9/12/2006
  Q: My sister had been seeing a physician for about 4 years. He was treating her for emphysema and ...
  A: Terry, I am very sorry to hear about your sister's death. I am going to try and address all of ...
Severe drug withdraw9/7/2006
  Q: I live in Maryland and was in a car accident in which I fractured C-2 in my neck...5 months later I ...
  A: Daniel, I am going to answer this question in two different ways because there are three different ...
Board of Physicians9/6/2006
  Q: In Arizona, what are the licensing boards for doctors and when do they get involved in disciplining ...
  A: In Arizona, there are two disciplinary boards for phsyicians. For Allopathic Physicians (M.D.s), ...
whos responsible for adult childrens bill8/17/2006
  Q: My son was 20 yrs old when he went in the hospital for several days. He did not live with me or have ...
  A: Julie, I do not know where you live but generally an adult is not responsible for a child over the ...
Question Already Asked8/7/2006
  Q: I just needed to let you know that I have already submitted a question, however, the first question ...
  A: Jerry, No problem. In case you did not get the previous responses, here it is: I would say you ...
Hydrocodone Addict8/7/2006
  Q: My sister was an addict to hydrocodone. She had pills that were both over prescribed by a doctor ...
  A: Jerry, I would say you very well may have a potential case against the physician if her death was ...
Hydrocodone Addict8/7/2006
  Q: My sister was an addict to hydrocodone. She had pills that were both over prescribed by a doctor ...
  A: Jerry, I would say you very well may have a potential case against the physician if her death was ...
Dr's office manager has dropped me as a patient.7/30/2006
  Q: My significant other has been a patient of a dermatologist for almost 15 years. He found some skin ...
  A: Lui, I am thankful you were able to get your significant other on your insurance. Let me tell you ...
Billing7/28/2006
  Q: I received notice from a collection agency that we failed to pay a bill from one of the doctor's ...
  A: Mike, I suggest you contact your doctor's office and tell them what happened and pay them in full. ...
Nerve damages after gallbladder surgery7/26/2006
  Q: After some reserch i did have the surgery for my gall bladder in 2003,I dont know what the statutes ...
  A: Jan, Thank you for following up so I can clarify your questions. I believe that Minnesota has a ...
Nerve damages after gallbladder surgery7/25/2006
  Q: I had gall bladder surgery nearly 5 years ago.I came out of surgery having no feeling in my ...
  A: Jan, I am sorry to hear about your experience and the continuing problems. Many states have ...
How to determine if a malpractice claim is possible2/7/2006
  Q: My son (age42)had a day surgery procedure for a hydrocele and apparently they missed a bleeder so it ...
  A: Eleanore, I am sorry to hear about your son's condition. Unfortunately, most malpractice attorneys ...
number of suits12/2/2005
  Q: I am trying to find out how many new medical malpractice/ negligence suits are filed on an annual ...
  A: Dean, The last figures I have are from 2000. After 2005, new studies will present the 5 year ...
Bad dental treatment10/24/2005
  Q: Friedman: I did routine root-canal treatment with a specialist, endodontist, at dental facility. At ...
  A: Vlad, I am sorry to hear about your situation. You received good information regarding the need to ...
Un wanted medical tests9/24/2005
  Q: Maybe you can help me here. This is not a HUGE issue, however it has importants to me, not only ...
  A: Ricky, Your analysis is exactly correct. I cannot provide you with legal advice and do not know ...
I'm a nurse working for a...8/22/2005
  Q: I'm a nurse working for a pre-school in Texas. My supervisor wants me to go into the classrooms ...
  A: Lisa, There is no ethical reason why you cannot check for lice. Your obligation is to the students ...
M.D. responsibility?6/20/2005
  Q: I was a patient of a "Pain Specialist" for 3 years. This doctor had prescribed a medication to me ...
  A: Toni, I am sorry to hear about your situation. I can tell by the way you asked the question that ...
malpractice6/5/2005
  Q: I went for my yearly physical not long ago, & when I went in they were going to run a ekg, internal ...
  A: Marjorie, I don't know where you live but the general rule is that the physician must comply with ...
Medical ethics4/4/2005
  Q: In my medical records there is informatiom about my social history that is totally inacurate. Is ...
  A: Priscilla, There are 2 things you can do. The first is to submit a written correction to the ...
2 years+ of mis-diagnosis2/8/2005
  Q: So, 2+ years ago, I'm feeling short of breath/nausea etc. - gotto M.D. locally, get tested ...
  A: Blake, Sorry to hear about your problem. I don't know where you live but you can request your ...
Doctor Sending Billing in a Timely Fashion11/11/2004
  Q: I have received a billing from a doctor at a University Hospital for services from almost 18 months ...
  A: Linda, It depends on the state law where you reside and I ethically cannot provide you with legal ...
law suit11/9/2004
  Q: I had two discecomies with fusion and plate 4/2004. I woke up from surg and my right arm was ...
  A: Laura, I am sorry to hear about the loss of use of your arm and hand. I can't answer the statute of ...
can a doctor be sued for over prescribing Xanax11/1/2004
  Q: about a year ago my husband went to see a new doctor to get his Zoloft refilled. the doctor also ...
  A: Tina, I don't know what state or country you live in but generally a doctor can be sued for ...
screen10/21/2004
  Q: Greetings Dr. Friedman, A physcian's asst. uses coersion and deception to get a patient to submit to ...
  A: Hunter, It is unethical and could be agains the law. Doctor is responsible for the P.A. Contact ...
business ethics10/11/2004
  Q: Is it common business practise for a family doctor to remove a patient from their job duties for ...
  A: George, Not only is that common, that is the law. HIPPA requires strict confidentiality. The ...
Medical Malpractice8/26/2004
  Q: Please advise about recent articules regarding medical malpractice in the US, in specific - infants ...
  A: Orri, I am not certain which articles you are refering to. There are multiple articles every day ...

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