Re: Need opinions please
From: Joe (forcep@intercom.net)
Fri Sep 21 06:55:07 2007
Respond to this and enjoy your visit to court. Come on , Gail. You think
we are that stupid? Joe C
GIN11153@aol.com wrote:
> I got this email from someone today and would like any and all comments
> that will be kept absolutely private by me (since I am not a physician,
> I feel I cannot properly opine on her questions:
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> I had a vaginal delivery of my daughter on 10/13/06. The delivery was
> rough and resulted in a 4th degree tear. Two days after being
> discharged I was readmitted with a baseball size rectal impaction. The
> impaction broke down the repair and it was discovered that I had a
> rectovaginal fistula and my internal anal sphincter was "blown out". I
> spent 6 months in diapers and fighting infections. I had a
> sphinteroplasty on 4/16/07. I am now at 80% control of my bowels and
> according to the colo-rectal surgeon, that is the best I am going to get.
>
> Now, to why I feel I have a malpractice case. I have a long history of
> IBS with chronic constipation. This condition was noted in my chart,
> yet not considered when I was initially discharged. I know it was not
> considered because the OB who delivered my baby and discharged me
> dictated that he had no knowledge of this. He also stated it was not in
> my medical record. I have a complete copy of my medical record and it
> is plainly noted.
>
> I contacted a lawyer in May. He had an OB/GYN review my files. He
> found there to be no malpractice. I'm baffled! Is there anything you
> can do to help me? I will take any info or advice you can offer. Is
> there truly no case here? I realize you don't have all the details or
> my records to review, so it would be hard for you to determine matter of
> factly. However, based on what I have explained, is this right?
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>
> Gail Neuman RNC CPHW
> student midwife and student nurse practitioner
> certified high risk OB
> Perinatal Nurse Associates
> 801 N. Tustin Ave., Suite 305
> Santa Ana, CA 92705
> (714) 314-7070
> (714) 838-1479 fax
>
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