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ARTICLE ID 184142

Directed - Medical Negligence - Just after an insulin pump was installed, the plaintiff was found dead with a high glucose level ? her estate sued her endocrinologists for failing to train her on the pump's use ? the trial judge granted a directed , concluding the expert (from Fairfax, VA) was not familiar enough with the Memphis standard of care

Shelby

3-12-10

Robbie R., age 59 and a secretary at Federal Express, was a diabetic. In September of ________ and at the direction of her endocrinologists, Dr. C. and Dr. T., a Medtronic Minimed insulin pump was installed. It was designed to automatically regulate her blood sugar.

Just a few days after its installation, Robbie R. was found dead. Her death was linked to a highly elevated...

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