This mans situation is tragic in the extreme. I can only suggest based upon my own recent experience with complications to a supposedly simple hernia surgery, that he will probably not find the causes of his childs situation without an attorney working in his interests for (shudder) financial gain. I spent months being misinforned, and lied to, by the surgeon, and the hospital. My efforts to gain help sorting it out through the states medical inspector generals office were pointless as they were worse than incompetent. The last word I got had the surgeon blaming it on my dentist,(seriesly). Hey I lived, I had lost a year and a half but I finally had to decide to let it go. This seemingly honorable man simply does not have that luxury. I wish him well.
Great post. It illustrates well why mfreddy needs to be consulting with a lawyer.
And don't you just love when they refuse to respond to direct questions with the "how dare you even ask" attitude?
We were at one of the best hospitals in the world...but when they screw up, WATCH OUT...the doors slam shut; you can see it happening. The patient's well-being immediately becomes secondary. They bring most of their problems upon themselves; as proven by a recent study showing that patients are less likely to sue when they receive an apology for an error.
We went to another great hospital, got a wonderful and honest Doctor...and some answers.