A middle-aged man underwent abdominal surgery. He has found out from the surgeon that there was an error where his colon was perforated due to the sur

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Social Sciences (Ethics/Legal/Professional)

Tiffany Wong

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A middle-aged man underwent abdominal surgery. He has found out from the surgeon that there was an error where his colon was perforated due to the surgeon’s mistake. Now the patient wants to sue the surgeon for negligence. What should be your advice as an intern?

A.Send him to the hospital’s legal advisor
B.Call the medical board
C.Tell him not to be so harsh on the surgeon
D.Ask him to call his lawyer