The plaintiff brought a medical malpractice action against an emergency room physician, alleging negligence in the diagnosis and treatment of an abscess and hyperglycemia.
The plaintiff claimed the abscess was anorectal and required immediate incision and drainage, while the defendant diagnosed a simple buttocks abscess that was not yet ready to drain.
The court preferred the evidence of the defence expert, finding that the abscess was located on the buttock and that the defendant's treatment plan met the standard of care.
The action was dismissed.
