Merciful Medical Center Case Summary

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Dr. Knowitall, a surgeon, at the Merciful Medical Center (MMC) is being sued by his patients for the unnecessary use of cardiac stents. The case is receiving media attention.
Dr. Knowitall’s reputation: leading cardiologist in the area, specializing in heart stent placements.
Quality Assurance Committee and two external cardiology consultants not associated with the hospital performed an investigation using standards of care assessments.
Findings: Dr. Knowitall stents were not indicated; he purposely fabricated data.
He partners with a stent company. No incentives.
He lives a lavish life not merited by the potential income earnings for a cardiologist. He holds that he acted in the best interest of his patients.
The state medical board
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