A Califronia weight-loss surgeon accused of gross negligence and incompetence in
connection with his treatment of gastric-bypass patients -- 13 of
whom died -- has agreed to surrender his license. He says he's broke and can't fight the charges.
He also adds in his defense: "I know I'm a good surgeon. I've always had a good reputation. ... If I thought I was incompetent, I would have gotten further training or stopped doing that myself. ... I did a lot of high-risk people ... people who were sick and older and people other doctors didn't want to tackle." Read [Press-Enterprise]
What's the line between malpractice and acceptable consequences?
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