Stroke Negligence Medical Malpractice

biancadeg · Feb 16, 2023

My grandmother (78 years old) had a stroke 3-4 weeks ago, leaving her non-verbal and the left-side of her body immobile. A few weeks prior to her stroke, she went to her practitioner with complaints of dizziness, neck pain, and a fall in her kitchen. Of course, the doctor said that she was strained from physical activity and was fine. Considering her vast medical history (heart surgery, stent, asthma, heart disease, anxiety), could this be a case of medical negligence/malpractice?

I know how difficult malpractice cases are to win, or even get to court, but is there anything here that seems plausible? Due to the hypotheticals of the situation, is legal action even worth contemplating?

To give further context of the doctor's negligence and incompetence, two weeks after her stroke, my grandmother stopped eating and could not breathe. The SAME doctor gave her one, maybe two weeks. Turns out, she had COVID and is on a steady road to recovery. They only tested her for COVID following a relative's suggestion.

adjusterjack · Feb 16, 2023

A misdiagnosis is not necessarily evidence of malpractice though it could be.

All anybody can suggest is that you consult with a few malpractice attorneys and get several opinions. Initial consultations are often free.

Zigner · Feb 16, 2023

biancadeg said: ↑

To give further context of the doctor's negligence and incompetence, two weeks after her stroke, my grandmother stopped eating and could not breathe. The SAME doctor gave her one, maybe two weeks. Turns out, she had COVID and is on a steady road to recovery. They only tested her for COVID following a relative's suggestion.
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On this item (only), it sounds to me like no harm came from the lack of COVID testing.

army judge · Feb 16, 2023

If someone I love is alive, I rejoice.

Each day I walk this planet is a gift.

I cherish, celebrate, and give thanks for each day I am allowed to maintain a temperature of 98.6 degrees Fahrenheit, a heartbeat, brainwaves, and respiration.

zddoodah · Feb 16, 2023

It is utterly impossible to intelligently evaluate the merits of a possible medmal case on an internet message board. Consult with a local medmal attorney.

stealthy1 · Feb 16, 2023

army judge said: ↑

If someone I love is alive, I rejoice.

Each day I walk this planet is a gift.

I cherish, celebrate, and give thanks for each day I am allowed to maintain a temperature of 98.6 degrees Fahrenheit, a heartbeat, brainwaves, and respiration.
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As my mother used to say "At least I'm still vertical!"

Red Kayak · Feb 17, 2023

biancadeg said: ↑

My grandmother (78 years old) had a stroke 3-4 weeks ago, leaving her non-verbal and the left-side of her body immobile. A few weeks prior to her stroke, she went to her practitioner with complaints of dizziness, neck pain, and a fall in her kitchen.
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Actually, given her medical history, it is possible that the health care provider was correct, and that the stroke was independent of the dizziness, neck pain, and fall.

It is also possible that she may respond to physical therapy.

flyingron · Feb 18, 2023

stealthy1 said: ↑

As my mother used to say "At least I'm still vertical!"
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My wife used to ask one of her octogenarian volunteers how he was doing. He'd feel his pulse for a few seconds and announce "Great!"

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