A surgeon in Trenton, NJ mistakenly removed part of a man's right lung.  There had been a tumor discovered in his left lung that was to be removed.  Ok.... Even as severe a mistake as this is, it's still a mistake.  Sure there will be a penalty, and we feel for the patient, but these things do occasionaly happen right?   Well the surgeon took it farther.  He lied to the patient and changed the records to show another growth on the right lung to cover himself.  There was no growth on the other lung.  This guy screwed up, cost the patient the possibility of the normality he may have still had with the procedure done corrected, then tried to cover it up to save himself.

The board determined that Perera's actions constituted gross negligence.The board said the "tragic error" could have been prevented if Dr. Perera had taken "the most basic and minimal of actions that should be taken by a surgeon in advance of surgery." ... Under the ruling, Perera can appeal for an early restoration of his medical license after six months.

Six months?  Falsifying records, lying to patients, after removing the wrong lunch, and he has the chance of getting his license back in 6 months!? STORY

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