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Michael Skolnik was a 22-year-old EMT and nursing student who suffered a fatal brain injury after a neurosurgeon performed an unnecessary operation. The web page tells his tragic story and the family's fight for justice and patient safety.
After fainting at home, 22 year old Michael Skolnik was told he needed to soon undergo brain surgery to save his life. But after a botched procedure, Michael...
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A Colorado law that requires healthcare providers to disclose their malpractice history, disciplinary actions, and educational background to the public. The law is named after Michael Skolnik, a nursing student who died after a surgery by a neurosurgeon with previous malpractice claims.
Jul 10, 2014 · Patty and David Skolnik lost their son, Michael, to a medical error in a US hospital. They are now advocates for safer healthcare and members of MedStar's Patient and ...
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Jan 1, 2014 · Michael Skolnik was a 22-year-old man who died after a neurosurgical procedure that was not necessary and caused severe complications. This chapter analyzes the root causes of his preventable death and the lack of shared decision-making with his family.
- Patty J. Skolnik, David M. Skolnik, Nathan Butler
- 2014
A video about Michael Skolnik, a patient who suffered a medical error and became an advocate for transparency and safety. The video is part of a series by Transparent ...
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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.
