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The Skolnik’s become visibly angry when they describe the way the neurosurgeon announced Michael’s prognosis after the ill-fated surgery. “He pulled back his hat and says ‘I’ve had the worst year,’” David recalls angrily. “We were a family that made decisions together. This changed who we are. It was our life forever with Michael.
Dec 14, 2007 · GLENWOOD SPRINGS – A Front Range woman who got a medical transparency bill passed in the name of her deceased son says the neurosurgeon who incited her campaign efforts is practicing in Glenwood Springs.Patty Skolnik founded Colorado Citizens for Accountability after her son Michael Skolnik died. He suffered in a vegetative state until he ...
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Aug 19, 2017 · This ‘worst-case’ scenario turned into the longest day of Michael’s life, lasting 32 months (Figs. 33.5 and 33.6). What set the stage for the catastrophic events that ultimately took our son’s life was that we believed those words. We believed this neurosurgeon, because he was the neurosurgeon.
The Michael Skolnik Medical Transparency Act is a state law in the U.S. state of Colorado, initially enacted in 2007 with an extension passed in 2010. The act mandates the disclosure of specific information by healthcare providers to the public. These disclosures includes a physician's malpractice history, disciplinary actions, and educational ...
Nov 18, 2019 · His neurosurgeon suggested immediate surgery to remove what he believed was a cyst; however, after a six-hour procedure, no cyst was actually found or removed. Although Michael’s neurosurgeon claimed to have performed this specific operation many times, it was later revealed that he had only performed this procedure one time previously.
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May 26, 2009 · Michael Skolnik died 5 years ago, severely brain damaged and mostly paralyzed. His death came 32 months after what his parents say was determined to be an unnecessary brain surgery that was botched.
