Re: Almost died...Negligence?

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On 5/27/05, Joe wrote:
> 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?