hospital malpractice

Florida doc not wearing hearing aid couldn’t hear colonoscopy patient screaming: complaint

The case of a Florida doctor not wearing his hearing aid during a colonoscopy procedure, leading to a patient’s screams going unnoticed, is truly alarming. The fact that a hospital administrator was present and had to intervene, but the doctor continued with the procedure, indicates a blatant disregard for patient care and safety. It’s unsettling to hear that this doctor, Dr. Ishwari Prasad, has a history of neglecting patient safety, having paid out over $600k to harmed patients in the past.

The complaint against Dr. Prasad highlighted that he is hearing impaired and relies on hearing aids to communicate during procedures.… Continue reading