NY: Clinic That Treated Joan Rivers Made Mistakes
AP, Nov. 11, 2014, My Fox NY
A report released by the state Department of Health cites Yorkville Endoscopy for numerous deficiencies related to the Rivers case, although negligence is not alleged.
Investigators found conflicting information in Rivers' medical records regarding the amount of the sedation drug Propofol she was administered and the time resuscitation was initiated. They also faulted the clinic for allowing a surgeon who was not a member of the medical staff to perform two nose and throat scoping procedures and noted that a staff member took cellphone photos of Rivers and a surgeon while she was under anesthesia.
Read more: www.myfoxny.com
A report released by the state Department of Health cites Yorkville Endoscopy for numerous deficiencies related to the Rivers case, although negligence is not alleged.
Investigators found conflicting information in Rivers' medical records regarding the amount of the sedation drug Propofol she was administered and the time resuscitation was initiated. They also faulted the clinic for allowing a surgeon who was not a member of the medical staff to perform two nose and throat scoping procedures and noted that a staff member took cellphone photos of Rivers and a surgeon while she was under anesthesia.
Read more: www.myfoxny.com
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