Malpractice Case Studies are published as a service to ProAssurance insureds. By presenting actual case histories of malpractice claims, Malpractice Case Studies are intended to help physicians recognize some of the common causes of malpractice claims. Malpractice Case Studies are not intended to provide legal advice, and no attempt is made to suggest more or less appropriate medical conduct. No reproduction or distribution is permitted without express prior written consent of the Company.