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Originally Posted by HeavenlyOne
I find it hard to believe a doctor would start a procedure against the patient's wishes with other people in the room as well. There would be at least two nurses in with the doctor, and the ramifications of a malpractice or other lawsuit would be too great with witnesses around.
Removing the wrong leg is the result of miscommunication, not going against patient wishes. That once happened at a hospital I worked at. A nurse wrote down left instead of right. Nobody double checked.
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Something seem off with this story, detail don't line up well. I wonder if the woman was mental ill and the state enforce the ruling due to her condition .