A court in Tel Aviv, Israel found anesthesiologist Dr. Svetlana Rousso-Lupo guilty of manslaughter in the death of a child while under her care. The doctor has been given an eight year sentence, the harshest punishment the country has ever imposed in a case of medical malpractice.
The case surrounded the 2005 death of 3 year old Neta-Li Borosky, who was undergoing surgery to correct her crossed eyes. Dr. Rousso-Lupo reportedly administered too much anesthesia during the surgery which effectively caused the child to overdose. Additionally, the monitor that is used to alert attending physicians of any problems during the procedure was turned off by Dr. Rousso-Lupo, thereby causing the overdose to go undetected until it was too late.
The child essentially went to sleep during the surgery and never woke up.
The court has stated that they believe the defendant “didn’t want the child to die, but all her actions led to an unnecessary death”.
The truth is, medical malpractice, in most cases, isn’t a purposeful act on the part of the doctor. However, when a physician acts carelessly, malpractice is often the result. Error or not, someone must be held accountable. This case is a perfect example.
If you suspect that a doctor’s negligence is a cause of your injury or damages, you should talk to a medical attorney right away. They will review your individual situation and help you determine if you have a legitimate medical malpractice claim on your hands.
Source: www.haaretz.com
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