I presided over a unique case of veterinarian malpractice. The case involved an misdiagnosis of two desert turtles. Both turtles started having problems with their back legs. The vet never x-rayed the turtles. Instead, he quickly concluded that the turtles were either poisoned or had a neurological abnormality. The thirty-year old plaintiff’s parents bought the turtles … Continue reading “Turtle Malpractice”
Self-Monitoring Does Not Work We have learned by sad experience that self-monitoring/regulating does not work. It never has. There is too much actual or perceived bias and conflicts of interest inherent in the process. Accordingly, almost every profession is monitored and regulated by an independent review board. This includes: doctors, nurses, dentists, veterinarians, lawyers, prosecutor, … Continue reading Police Reform (6/10): “More Civilian Oversight”
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