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Locked-in syndrome represents a catastrophic outcome where patients retain full cognitive function but lose all communication ability except eye movements, typically resulting from basilar artery ischemic strokes.

Cardiologist noted patient was “low-risk from cardiac standpoint; however, I am more concerned with her respiratory status than her cardiac status at this point in time” – yet surgery proceeded without addressing this documented concern.

Multiple physicians refused to comply with judicial warrants demanding a body cavity search on a non-consenting detainee, citing ethical obligations and patient safety concerns, leading to criminal contempt charges that were later dropped through negotiated settlement.

It seems likely that the patient didn’t understand the seriousness of his condition – the fact that he didn’t return for months after being instructed to do so sooner seems to indicate this.

The court held that damages can extend to the long-term care of the child with special needs.

Post-operative complications following celiac artery embolization went unrecognized across multiple care settings, highlighting critical gaps in inter-provider communication and symptom recognition protocols.