Posted by Joe on 5/27/05

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I had been seen in ER on 5/4/05 for abdominal pain. After a
simple x-ray, was released with diagnosis of abdominal wall
strain. I have a history of diverticular disease and this
was on my discharge instructions as well. On 5/5/05, my
pain was worse and my family doctor suspected a perforated
colon, which after having a CT scan done, it was confirmed.
I had emergency surgery that night. Now have a colostomy
and open abdominal wound left to heal by secondary
intention. On 5/6/05, my blood pressure kept dropping, the
surgeon had me transferred to another facility via
helicopter due to respiratory failure and shock. I was on
life support for 4 days. I believe the ER doctor did not
provide an appropriate standard of care. Would this be a
legit claim for malpractice?

Re: Almost died...Negligence?, 8/08/05, by Anne.

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