same with her even deeper blue eyes and saw that he mesmerized the patients and their kin.
“Earlier, Mr. Littleton mentioned the hospital’s lax attitude when checking the backgrounds of new physicians. Dr. Herman went to medical school in Mexico, at the University of Mexico City. By law, because he was a foreign-trained physician, in order to practice medicine in the United States, Dr. Herman was required to pass a qualifying examination known as theFLEX exam. This test certifies that foreign-trained doctors possess the minimal skills and knowledge to treat patients in the United States. The American Medical Association doesn’t want unsuspecting Americans to be treated by foreign-trained quacks. Dr. Herman, amazingly, failed the FLEX exam eight times before finally passing.”
Davis paused for effect. “Now everything I’ve just told you about Dr. Herman’s education, training, and FLEX exam results is a matter of public record. Why didn’t the hospital call and get those test results? And if they did, why did they grant privileges to Dr. Herman?”
After another pause, Davis turned his attention to English. “Dr. English attended Peterson University in the Dominican Republic. In 1985, Peterson University lost its accreditation as a medical school. The American Medical Association, after a thorough investigation, determined that Peterson had been issuing fraudulent medical degrees. This finding has been widely publicized throughout the general media and was also widely known throughout the medical community. I have here an article from the
New York Times
on August 31, 1985. It explains why Peterson was forced to close its medical school. Today, seven years later, Peterson University’s medical school remains closed. Dr. English graduated in 1982. His education and training were stated on his application for privileges at your hospital.”
Davis held up the application and told the audience that the document was a matter of public record, filed with the state. “Plainview Community Hospital should have conducted a serious investigation of Dr. English’s qualifications. It didn’t. The mere reference to Peterson on English’s application should have been a red flag.”
A tall redheaded gentleman stood and addressed theaudience, “I lost my job of ten years because of Dr. English’s botched surgery last year. Dr. Herman told me I had stones, and I needed my gallbladder out. They told me I’d be out of commission three days, but I couldn’t go back to work for almost a month. After three weeks my boss replaced me with a younger guy who’d take a lot less money. I’m still on unemployment, and the insurance company has paid English for the botched surgery but not for all the additional medical expenses I ran up after the surgery. It ain’t right.”
“Ladies and gentlemen, I only took the Bar exam once,” said Davis. “Each time I walk into court, I represent that I am qualified to practice law. It was the hospital’s job to question and investigate Dr. Herman and Dr. English before it let them loose on this community. You and your families are the victims. Greed, rather than good medicine, controlled your care. That’s the truth.”
Sammie noticed the Indian woman in the back row smile in response to Davis’s last remark.
“Mr. Littleton and I are here to offer you an opportunity to set things right. You may or may not have a valid lawsuit. That question can only be answered after a qualified doctor reviews your medical records. At no expense to you, we are willing to investigate. If you or a family member was damaged by sub-standard care, you are entitled to be compensated under the law. My assistant has a legal pad at the circulation desk. If you are interested in having your medical records reviewed, please give her your name and contact information. One of my paralegals will be calling you. Thank you again for coming here this evening.” Then Davis sat down.
The room filled with angry
“Earlier, Mr. Littleton mentioned the hospital’s lax attitude when checking the backgrounds of new physicians. Dr. Herman went to medical school in Mexico, at the University of Mexico City. By law, because he was a foreign-trained physician, in order to practice medicine in the United States, Dr. Herman was required to pass a qualifying examination known as theFLEX exam. This test certifies that foreign-trained doctors possess the minimal skills and knowledge to treat patients in the United States. The American Medical Association doesn’t want unsuspecting Americans to be treated by foreign-trained quacks. Dr. Herman, amazingly, failed the FLEX exam eight times before finally passing.”
Davis paused for effect. “Now everything I’ve just told you about Dr. Herman’s education, training, and FLEX exam results is a matter of public record. Why didn’t the hospital call and get those test results? And if they did, why did they grant privileges to Dr. Herman?”
After another pause, Davis turned his attention to English. “Dr. English attended Peterson University in the Dominican Republic. In 1985, Peterson University lost its accreditation as a medical school. The American Medical Association, after a thorough investigation, determined that Peterson had been issuing fraudulent medical degrees. This finding has been widely publicized throughout the general media and was also widely known throughout the medical community. I have here an article from the
New York Times
on August 31, 1985. It explains why Peterson was forced to close its medical school. Today, seven years later, Peterson University’s medical school remains closed. Dr. English graduated in 1982. His education and training were stated on his application for privileges at your hospital.”
Davis held up the application and told the audience that the document was a matter of public record, filed with the state. “Plainview Community Hospital should have conducted a serious investigation of Dr. English’s qualifications. It didn’t. The mere reference to Peterson on English’s application should have been a red flag.”
A tall redheaded gentleman stood and addressed theaudience, “I lost my job of ten years because of Dr. English’s botched surgery last year. Dr. Herman told me I had stones, and I needed my gallbladder out. They told me I’d be out of commission three days, but I couldn’t go back to work for almost a month. After three weeks my boss replaced me with a younger guy who’d take a lot less money. I’m still on unemployment, and the insurance company has paid English for the botched surgery but not for all the additional medical expenses I ran up after the surgery. It ain’t right.”
“Ladies and gentlemen, I only took the Bar exam once,” said Davis. “Each time I walk into court, I represent that I am qualified to practice law. It was the hospital’s job to question and investigate Dr. Herman and Dr. English before it let them loose on this community. You and your families are the victims. Greed, rather than good medicine, controlled your care. That’s the truth.”
Sammie noticed the Indian woman in the back row smile in response to Davis’s last remark.
“Mr. Littleton and I are here to offer you an opportunity to set things right. You may or may not have a valid lawsuit. That question can only be answered after a qualified doctor reviews your medical records. At no expense to you, we are willing to investigate. If you or a family member was damaged by sub-standard care, you are entitled to be compensated under the law. My assistant has a legal pad at the circulation desk. If you are interested in having your medical records reviewed, please give her your name and contact information. One of my paralegals will be calling you. Thank you again for coming here this evening.” Then Davis sat down.
The room filled with angry
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