Iatrogenic hypoglycemia and malpractice claims
Fink, S.; Chaudhuri, T.K.
Southern Medical Journal 90(2): 251-253
1997
ISSN/ISBN: 0038-4348 PMID: 9042186 Document Number: 477207
Iatrogenic neuroglycopenia represents a medical emergency for which accepted and usually effective treatment exists. Treating physicians face a malpractice risk if there is permanent neurologic damage and there is a perception of failure to act prudently both before and after the damaging episode. We report two cases to illustrate the medical and legal issues that may be raised in such claims.