http://www.bloggernews.net/116740 High-quality English language analysis and editorial writing on the news. Fri, 17 Feb 2012 08:39:52 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.3.3 http://www.bloggernews.net/116740#comment-1358971 jz Tue, 21 Jul 2009 23:19:23 +0000 http://www.bloggernews.net/116740#comment-1358971 It is wrong but deserves nothing more than an apology - not a frivilous lawsuit!! It is wrong but deserves nothing more than an apology - not a frivilous lawsuit!!

]]> http://www.bloggernews.net/116740#comment-1296189 Caroline Wed, 17 Jun 2009 02:45:22 +0000 http://www.bloggernews.net/116740#comment-1296189 I am a Clinical Nurse in the perioperative setting. I feel that what the surgeon has done to this patient, temorary or not, is a gross breach of trust and shows extremely questionable judgement. The surgeon's role is to perform the surgery for which the patient has consented. In some instances, a surgeon may need to perform further unplanned surgery as a result of the initial procedure. However, these risks must be explained to the patient prior to surgery to gain informed and valid consent. Any other action taken by the surgeon or other staff is a breach of their duty of care and may be considered assault. The clinical team must at all times act as patient advocate, treat all individuals with the respect they deserve and not treat unconsious persons as playthings or blank canvasses! I am a Clinical Nurse in the perioperative setting. I feel that what the surgeon has done to this patient, temorary or not, is a gross breach of trust and shows extremely questionable judgement. The surgeon’s role is to perform the surgery for which the patient has consented. In some instances, a surgeon may need to perform further unplanned surgery as a result of the initial procedure. However, these risks must be explained to the patient prior to surgery to gain informed and valid consent. Any other action taken by the surgeon or other staff is a breach of their duty of care and may be considered assault. The clinical team must at all times act as patient advocate, treat all individuals with the respect they deserve and not treat unconsious persons as playthings or blank canvasses!

]]> http://www.bloggernews.net/116740#comment-1212622 Traci Sun, 10 May 2009 15:28:49 +0000 http://www.bloggernews.net/116740#comment-1212622 Dr. Kirshner performed both of my back surgeries. He has an extraordinary bedside manor. He practices medicine with extreme kindness and unparalleled professionalism. His uncompromised dedication in perfecting his surgical skills benefits not only his patients but his students and colleagues. Shame on you, Elizabeth Mateo! A temporary tatoo??? Have you taken a look at your permanent incision where the good Doc exised the offending disc and closed it ever so neatly and perfectly??? Instead of being filled with litigious greed and ill humor, you should be exceeding grateful for being able to walk today without debilitating pain. Dr. Kirshner performed both of my back surgeries. He has an extraordinary bedside manor. He practices medicine with extreme kindness and unparalleled professionalism. His uncompromised dedication in perfecting his surgical skills benefits not only his patients but his students and colleagues. Shame on you, Elizabeth Mateo! A temporary tatoo??? Have you taken a look at your permanent incision where the good Doc exised the offending disc and closed it ever so neatly and perfectly??? Instead of being filled with litigious greed and ill humor, you should be exceeding grateful for being able to walk today without debilitating pain.

]]> http://www.bloggernews.net/116740#comment-428187 Funtooguy Thu, 24 Jul 2008 00:05:11 +0000 http://www.bloggernews.net/116740#comment-428187 This is an example of people using attorneys to try to make a fast buck. Good for the Doc. He has a sense of humor and cares about his patients. How many of his patients got some enjoyment from his little bonus? I suspect all but Metao. This is an example of people using attorneys to try to make a fast buck. Good for the Doc. He has a sense of humor and cares about his patients. How many of his patients got some enjoyment from his little bonus? I suspect all but Metao.

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