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So, I have done a lot of research on this, |
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and Dr. Burke has been kind enough to help me. |
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And I understand my responsibility in what I've done wrong here. |
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However, I do think the patient's history is significant in this case. |
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She still weighs 200 pounds, |
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which is why no one even noticed it. |
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But, with that kind of a weight drop, it doesn't matter how much you weigh -- |
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technically, you're anorexic. |
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Along with all that fat, she was losing heart muscle. |
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That certainly could be the reason for a small poke to become a large tear. |
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That still doesn't change the fact, though. |
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The poke wasn't reported at the time of the occurrence. |
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- And if I could change that... - And you can't. |
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You've left yourself and the hospital open to a tremendous amount of liability. |
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- Not if the weight loss caused the problem. - I'm sorry, I've no choice... - |
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I've spoken to the husband, and I believe as long as his wife remains stable -- |
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I can't take your beliefs to the bank, Dr. Burke. |
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- Dr. Grey made a huge error here. - And she reported it. - Grey |
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Too late. |
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And in front of the patient's husband. |
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But she reported it. She spoke up. |
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Five years ago, as a C.T. fellow, |
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I had a nagging feeling that I didn't check the body cavity |
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of a lung patient closely enough before I closed. |
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The patient seemed fine post-op, and I was in a hurry. |
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And yesterday you and Dr. Bailey pulled a towel out from under that patient's lung. |
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Why didn't I report it at an appropriate time? |
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Maybe because I was afraid that I would be called |
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into a meeting where some hospital lawyer's fear of liability could end my career. |
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Even great doctors make mistakes, and when we do, |
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we've got to have a chance to speak up without fear of retribution. |
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Or everyone suffers. |
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Dr. Grey spoke up. Grey |
