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A man was awarded $200,000 after a physician's negligence during a colonoscopy procedure left him with serious injuries. He alleged that the physician did not monitor his condition adequately following the procedure and then attempted to repair the perforation himself instead of seeking the help of a surgeon.
Source: summary of medical news story as reported by QC Times
About: Man awarded 200,000 over negligent handling of his colonoscopy
Date: 15 February 2005
Source: QC Times
Author: Kay Luna
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