Fashion

[NYwoman]

I'm sure that Joan and Melissa have attorneys at all times for various reasons. They will advise her. The complete report from the medical examiner and cause of death are still to be determined, officially. If Joan's death was preventable, Melissa has every right to sue. Malpractice suits are not just about the money, they can set precedent to prevent other similar deaths in the future. They can also sanction a doctor and/or diminish their reputation and effect their business.

[KathyPet]

Civil suits for malpractice are exactlythat, a suit for $$ to be awarded. The imposing of sanctions or suspension or revocation of a Doctor's license are not a direct result of a malpractice suit. these penalties are imposed by the professional,state licensing agencies after a careful,review of the individual,circumstances surrounding the injury or death. The winning or losing of a malpractice suit has no effect on these decisions. Thousands of malpractice suits are won in this country every year. in comparison relatively few doctors ever suffer any sort of sanctions or suspension or license revocation. These governing boards are made up of other doctors who tend to be very forgiving of their own.So the winners of a successful malpractice suit are the lawyers and the person who sued. The losers are those of us who will pay higher costs for our care to cover the increase in malpractice insurance costs. You don't think the insurance company is just going to eat the judgement do you? Don't get me wrong. I am not opposed to malpractice suits for those who suffered substantial financial hardship as a result of a doctor's action but for Melissa who is worth millions of dollars to undertake a suit like this just rubs me wrong. maybe there are those of you who are willing to bear the higher medical cost for Melissa to put a couple of extra million in the bank but I am not one of them.

[elated]

On 10/4/2014 KathyPet said: Civil suits for malpractice are exactlythat, a suit for $$ to be awarded. The imposing of sanctions or suspension or revocation of a Doctor's license are not a direct result of a malpractice suit. these penalties are imposed by the professional,state licensing agencies after a careful,review of the individual,circumstances surrounding the injury or death. The winning or losing of a malpractice suit has no effect on these decisions. Thousands of malpractice suits are won in this country every year. in comparison relatively few doctors ever suffer any sort of sanctions or suspension or license revocation. These governing boards are made up of other doctors who tend to be very forgiving of their own.So the winners of a successful malpractice suit are the lawyers and the person who sued. The losers are those of us who will pay higher costs for our care to cover the increase in malpractice insurance costs. You don't think the insurance company is just going to eat the judgement do you? Don't get me wrong. I am not opposed to malpractice suits for those who suffered substantial financial hardship as a result of a doctor's action but for Melissa who is worth millions of dollars to undertake a suit like this just rubs me wrong. maybe there are those of you who are willing to bear the higher medical cost for Melissa to put a couple of extra million in the bank but I am not one of them.

What a cold indifferent response. Of course, Melissa does not need the money---it is not about the money---it is the ethical principal involved. Maybe this lawsuit will save someone's life. I feel sorry for Melissa and Cooper knowing that her mother died because of an inept doctor and clinic. I wish her the best.

[NYCShopper14]

On 10/3/2014 lizzief said: Whatever Melissa "intends" to do is nobody's business but hers, and it's not a reality until it actually happens. Anything else is pure speculation, by a "friend" or otherwise. The NY Daily News is also not known for their riveting reporting. To use a "friend's" speculation as an excuse to keep rehashing the painful details of what happened is just irresponsible IMO.

What is the basis for your criticism of the NY Daily News? It's a respectable paper, with solid journalists, and has received many journalism awards over the years. Perhaps you are confusing it with the National Enquirer or something?

[coco14]

On 10/2/2014 ical said:

Whatever happened, I just hope she was not awake in any way, so that she didn't know what was going on before it was too late. So sad.

That was my thought also -

[coco14]

On 10/4/2014 elated said:

On 10/4/2014 KathyPet said: Civil suits for malpractice are exactlythat, a suit for $$ to be awarded. The imposing of sanctions or suspension or revocation of a Doctor's license are not a direct result of a malpractice suit. these penalties are imposed by the professional,state licensing agencies after a careful,review of the individual,circumstances surrounding the injury or death. The winning or losing of a malpractice suit has no effect on these decisions. Thousands of malpractice suits are won in this country every year. in comparison relatively few doctors ever suffer any sort of sanctions or suspension or license revocation. These governing boards are made up of other doctors who tend to be very forgiving of their own.So the winners of a successful malpractice suit are the lawyers and the person who sued. The losers are those of us who will pay higher costs for our care to cover the increase in malpractice insurance costs. You don't think the insurance company is just going to eat the judgement do you? Don't get me wrong. I am not opposed to malpractice suits for those who suffered substantial financial hardship as a result of a doctor's action but for Melissa who is worth millions of dollars to undertake a suit like this just rubs me wrong. maybe there are those of you who are willing to bear the higher medical cost for Melissa to put a couple of extra million in the bank but I am not one of them.

What a cold indifferent response. Of course, Melissa does not need the money---it is not about the money---it is the ethical principal involved. Maybe this lawsuit will save someone's life. I feel sorry for Melissa and Cooper knowing that her mother died because of an inept doctor and clinic. I wish her the best.

I agree with your response - it doesn't matter how much money Melissa may have - her mother died as a result of an incorrect procedure and the doctor who performed it should have to answer for that action.

[RedHeadedWench]

Understandable that she would sue, and of course, she does not need the money...it won't bring her mom back, but it would give her satisfaction and hopefully put a doctor out of business.

If she does sue and wins, I hope she donates the money to her charity. Joan would want that IMHO.

[champagnepoodle]

You can always try to sue, it does not mean you will win anything.

[Q4u]

On 10/4/2014 elated said:

On 10/4/2014 KathyPet said: Civil suits for malpractice are exactlythat, a suit for $$ to be awarded. The imposing of sanctions or suspension or revocation of a Doctor's license are not a direct result of a malpractice suit. these penalties are imposed by the professional,state licensing agencies after a careful,review of the individual,circumstances surrounding the injury or death. The winning or losing of a malpractice suit has no effect on these decisions. Thousands of malpractice suits are won in this country every year. in comparison relatively few doctors ever suffer any sort of sanctions or suspension or license revocation. These governing boards are made up of other doctors who tend to be very forgiving of their own.So the winners of a successful malpractice suit are the lawyers and the person who sued. The losers are those of us who will pay higher costs for our care to cover the increase in malpractice insurance costs. You don't think the insurance company is just going to eat the judgement do you? Don't get me wrong. I am not opposed to malpractice suits for those who suffered substantial financial hardship as a result of a doctor's action but for Melissa who is worth millions of dollars to undertake a suit like this just rubs me wrong. maybe there are those of you who are willing to bear the higher medical cost for Melissa to put a couple of extra million in the bank but I am not one of them.

What a cold indifferent response. Of course, Melissa does not need the money---it is not about the money---it is the ethical principal involved. Maybe this lawsuit will save someone's life. I feel sorry for Melissa and Cooper knowing that her mother died because of an inept doctor and clinic. I wish her the best.

Wow... I agree, a lawsuit is NOT always about grabbing substantial payouts. It's to STOP those in a position to do harm!! It's the ethical principle involved. It's to thoroughly investigate those who might have broken rules of procedure and stop them! If Biopsies are not allowed, then NO biopsies should be done. If outside Doctors without privileges are not allowed to do biopsies, then NO doctor should be allowed. And if JR's personal doctor did indeed take a "Selfie" of herself and Joan while under, then all these things need to be addressed and the only way to get their attention and to STOP this kind of behavior is to SUE. The whole point of suing is to find out the truth, and to stop unethical and dangerous behavior.

[millieshops]

What I don't understand is why, if everyone knows better, Joan agreed to have her procedure done at a center instead of a hospital?

I don't think I would have known to say no if my doctor had said the work could be done outpatient. I've had 3 surgeries now that were not in hospitals. Why would I expect different this time?