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Malpractice case with expert witness opinion here: Hip Replacement [$1350/hr Expert Witness]
Practicing orthopedist had a patient who requested an anterior approach for a total hip replacement.
Orthopedist told him he was not experienced but was taking a class on it.
Patient and surgeon agree to proceed.
Bad outcome, surgery took 8 hours, brought back 6 weeks later for posterior revision.
What is the standard for learning new procedures once you're an attending? Seems to be very well delineated as a resident but once you're an attending, there's not a lot of guidance.
Practicing orthopedist had a patient who requested an anterior approach for a total hip replacement.
Orthopedist told him he was not experienced but was taking a class on it.
Patient and surgeon agree to proceed.
Bad outcome, surgery took 8 hours, brought back 6 weeks later for posterior revision.
What is the standard for learning new procedures once you're an attending? Seems to be very well delineated as a resident but once you're an attending, there's not a lot of guidance.
