Medical Malpractice

The recent tabloid phenomena surrounding “The Hills” reality star Heidi Montag’s most recent plastic surgeries is a major question of medical ethics.  The star had gone through an extreme makeover of more then $50,000 on her whole body resulting in 10 plastic surgery procedures in single day.

Some say this was the reality stars last cry for attention, but in the end many question the integrity of the doctor who agreed to perform the life threatening act. Post surgery in an interview with Access Hollywood’s Billy Bush, Heidi had claimed “I almost died after my procedure.”

Speculations say that she was given too much Demerol (a surgical pain medication) and this caused her to have shortness of breath, almost killing Heidi.  The doctors and nurses caring for her deny the claims and say she needs mental help. If something were to happen to Heidi Montag, who would have been at fault? This would be a legal question for louisville medical malpractice attorney like Whaley, Mory & McDonner to answer.

Now have recovered from surgery Heidi Montag is stepping out and telling her medical horror story.  It is quite obvious to tell in recent interviews that she has had a lot of work done; many say she now looks “fake” and is “very plastic looking”  while others close to her say that the 10 surgeries in one day were a bit overboard.

Will there be more surgeries to come, only time will tell.

Thousands of Michael Jackson news stories have surfaced this week.

Custody of Michael Jackson’s Children

Earlier in the week a judge granted child custody to Michael Jackson’s mom, Katherine Jackson. Jackson’s ex-wife, Debbie Rowe, who is the mother of two of his three children, is deciding whether or not she is going to pursue custody of Jackson’s children. Rowe received a delay on the custody issue from a judge. I saw on the cover of a well-known newspaper that she is seriously going to try to win custody.

Michael Jackson’s Will

Earlier in the week it was reported that Janet Jackson, Michael Jackson’s sister, was the executor of his estate. There will be a court hearing on Monday regarding the distribution of Jackson’s assets. Jackson purposely left Rowe out of his will. Supposedly the Jackson estate has loads of debt. I am sure Jackson’s family law attorney has his hands full with the custody battle and filing the will in probate.

Neverland Ranch – Michael Jackson’s Former Home

Michael Jackson’s Neverland Ranch was his pride and joy for many years until he was accused of molesting a boy there a few years ago. I caught some stunning photos of Neverland ranch the other day. It’s actual address is 5225 Figueroa Mountain Boulevard in Los Olivos, CA 93441. Neverland was saved from foreclosure last year, and five years ago was said to have been worth approximately $120 Million. However, there have been different values for the ranch in a variety of news articles. If you are looking to see what the local real estate is in Los Olivos, go to realtor.com to search for Los Olivos homes. I am sure the price of homes in Los Olivos have come down substantially.
Jackson’s Memorial Service and Burial

Jermaine Jackson said the other day that his brother update wanted to be buried at Neverland Ranch. However, California burial statutes say that burials can only be in cemeteries in California. They were going to have a memorial service on Thursday at Neverland Ranch but that was stopped. Instead, Jackson’s memorial service will be Tuesday at the Staples Center in California. I found a handy map in Google Maps for the Staples Center.

Did Michael Jackson’s Doctors mess up?

The answer to this question is maybe. The DEA is looking into fraudulent prescription meds that Jackson was taking at the time of his death. There were also cases of Jackson receiving meds under a few aliases. Wonder if there will be a case of wrongful death or medical malpractice?

It’s been a sad few days in the music industry ever since Michael Jackson, Motown musician and legend, was pronounced dead on Thursday, June 25, 2009 from cardiac arrest.

Michael Jackson has given the baby boomer generation what Elvis Presley gave to his generation. Michael Jackson’s music and dance moves were ground breaking, and his videos, especially Thriller, were at cult status level. Thriller, recorded in 1982, is the biggest selling album of all time.

Michael Jackson broke barriers that were remarkable for one so young…color, race, and age barriers. His popularity transcended generations, and he received numerous music and humanitarian awards during his lifetime.

What I like to remember Michael for is his help fighting AIDS in Africa, and his creation of the song ‘Heal the World.’ He also provided Mt. Sinai NY Medical Center with equipment for its 19 bed facility for cancer victims. Part of the money from his Victory Tour was donated to three charities.

Throughout the years botched plastic surgery, criminal accusations of child molestation and pornography, and surrogacy and child custody issues kept Michael in the limelight. He was a victim of ridicule unfortunately, as many celebrities are that go down an unusual road.

However, he is still a son, and a father, and a brother. He will be missed by many people, as well as the millions of fans he had around the world. I wish, however, people would stop the jokes in bad taste, and the gossipy investigation into his estate, his corporate holdings, and the negative aspects of his life.

If there really is a Rock-n-Roll Heaven, Michael is probably there, finally at peace.

The expense of a lawsuit probably wasn’t an issue for celebrity television announcer Ed McMahon who recently reached a private settlement in his medical malpractice lawsuit against Los Angeles’ Cedars-Sinai Medical Center. His malpractice lawsuit was based on an incorrect diagnosis and surgical malpractice. He claimed the hospital did not diagnose his injured neck by neglecting to take an X-ray and that the hospital made errors during two spinal cord surgeries which made his pain so unbearable he was unable to work, thus losing income and making it impossible for him to pay his bills.

Hopefully the settlement will put an end to this horrible drama McMahon has been living since he suffered a fall in March of 2008 at Robert Day’s house and he can focus on recovering.

Physicians and other medical professionals choose this line of work because the like helping people. But the fact remains, they are people too and susceptible to making mistakes just like everyone else. Just hope they are not holding a sharp instrument over you when it’s your physician’s turn to make a mistake.