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Who is held responsible for the duration of a Foley catheter being in a male patient? The patient? or the doctor? My urethra has to be damaged on the 16th of January, for a urodynamics test. The catheter was installed on November 29th. I bled perhaps a quarter cup of blood and I am in pain. I was told at the time of the test that it was due to calcium deposits build up on the tip. It felt like sandpaper pulling through my penis.
A: Write down what happened when, who said what to who when before you forget. Focus on getting well, and you don't want to give anyone an idea that you would possibly sue anyone--otherwise the doctors you need will shy away, for worry they'll be "dragged into a malpractice case." Then contact a member of the Va. Trial Lawyers Assn who handles malpractice cases in your county. They give free consults.
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Before answering your question, a med mal attorney would probably want to review the medical records and ask you some preliminary questions about the matter. Many attorneys in this area provide free initial consultations.
Tim Akpinar
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