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Would you (or allow your loved one to) go under the knife of a doctor you knew had 'malpractice issues'?

Dr. Denise Crute had 17 malpractice cases in Colorado (at least 1 involving death) and was allowed to surrender her license there to be able to move to Illinois and continue practicing. A Rockford, Illinois hospital (OSF) hired her with a media plan in place to explain her 'deficiencies'. They allowed her to continue practicing and 4 more lawsuits are currently pending, including another involving another death. Mary Friday is still battling with issues from having the wrong side of the spine being operated on. Dr. Crute was again allowed to let her license lapse and was again able to license in NY. She is now able to practice in the prestigious NYC Mount Sinai Hospital where Joan Rivers died. Should you be forewarned by the hospital before being treated by this doctor?
Sure I would. Every doctor has malpractice problems and it's a small risk.
Not so sure. I'd have to better understand the risks and whether she has the skills to do my surgery.
No way. Her record of malpractice speaks for itself, so I'll decline. I'd rather try my chances with a doctor that does not have to move so much because of malpractice.
I'd rather die than be operated on by a doctor that shows no regard for my life.
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Would you (or allow your loved one to) go under the knife of a doctor you knew had 'malpractice issues'?
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