Woman suffered abdominal pains for 18 months after caesarian section until scan revealed an ‘Alexis retractor’ had mistakenly been left inside her
  • Chariotwheel@kbin.social
    25·
    2 years ago

    Following initial investigations into the case, Te Whatu Ora Auckland, formerly Auckland District Health Board, claimed it had not failed to exercise reasonable skill and care towards the patient, who was in her 20s.

    ???

    “We always leave instruments inside patients body. This is just what we do, that’s not any measure of failure. Fuck off.”

  • Andvari@lemmy.worldEnglish
    14·
    2 years ago

    ** Surgeon slaps the body **

    “You can fit a whole dinner plate worth of instruments in here.”