Plaintiff argues docs should have recommended a mammogram – Defense Verdict 
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Published: October 25, 2012
Tags: Judge John E. Wetsel Jr., Medical Malpractice, Winchester Circuit Court, Wrongful Death
Plaintiff’s decedent was seen by the providers at the defendant family practice over an approximately 22-year span. This care was episodic and occurred only when the decedent was ill or injured. At no time was the patient ever counseled by the healthcare providers, which included three physicians and three physician assistants, to return for a ...
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