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Medical Malpractice Case? Daughter Ended Up In The Icu Twice Due To Negligence.

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My infant daughter is very medically complex and deeply established with a very well known healthcare system. She has 5+ specialists following her care, has had open-heart surgery through them; etc. Her team is everything and they are (mostly) amazing.

That being said, one of her specialists has now twice been directly responsible for her ending up in the ICU. The first time, we were instructed to hold her blood thinners for 2 days before a same-day procedure. Come to find out it should have been held for 5. Doctor was aware on the date of service it was only held for two and proceeded anyways. She bled out and was admitted for significant blood loss. The second time, her feeding tube was misplaced in her stomach after placement. That correct placement was never verified or confirmed (which is basic standard of care). Less than 24 hours later she had emergency surgery because all of her feeds and stomach contents were dumping into her abdominal cavity instead.

My question is two part:

1: Would pursuing this damage our establishment with the rest of her care team and our ability to get care through this health care system? I just have issue with ONE provider. My fear is that if we were to sue, we would be dismissed across the board.

2: Does this sound like we might have a case? Selfishly, some compensation would be life-changing for us considering the amount of lost income and bills that were wracked up from this. I would also love to see this provider held accountable though.

Obviously I need to speak with a lawyer about it, but curious as to other thoughts first.

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