BIL’s possible hip surgeon being sued for malpractice. Find new doctor?
![[Post New]](/jforum/templates/default/images/icon_minipost_new.gif){kind=icon}
Anonymous
| Just because there is a malpractice suit doesn't mean the surgeon was at fault. A lot of times if there is a bad outcome during a surgery/ hospitalization everyone is sued including the surgeon, anesthesiologist and internists. If a surgeon is in practice long enough(>15-20 years), there is bound to be a bad outcome or two and depending on the patient they may decide on a lawsuit. Doesn't mean the surgeon is bad. If there are multiple suits then I would be cautious. |
Anonymous
| OP here. BIL is very nervous about this surgeon even though the malpractice suit may be a nothing burger at the end of the day. He cancelled the appointment and is researching more options. We are near world-class hospitals so we’re feeling confident. |