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A Connecticut court’s $17.1 million award in a stillbirth case emphasizes the need for vigilant monitoring and timely intervention in pregnancies complicated by liver conditions.

“Doctors must make difficult judgment calls to protect patients, even if it yields an unwanted outcome,” says attorney Denzell Moton, highlighting the complex nature of medical decision-making in critical situations.

In Utah, any licensed physician with some general surgical or plastic surgery training can perform cosmetic plastic surgery, regardless of board certification status.

Food allergies affect 33 million Americans, with 150 deaths annually from food-related allergic reactions in the US, emphasizing the critical need for stringent allergen management in public dining establishments.

The case highlights the critical importance of vigilant patient monitoring and rapid response to complications during anesthesia administration, even in routine outpatient procedures.

Medical experts emphasize the importance of educating patients on how to verify a physician’s credentials, including checking state licensure websites and seeking recommendations from trusted sources.