
Jury rules against Metro Detroit doctor in epilepsy misdiagnosis case
Read full article: Jury rules against Metro Detroit doctor in epilepsy misdiagnosis caseDETROIT - A jury found a former Oakwood Healthcare and William Beaumont Hospital physician negligent in misdiagnosing and treating a girl for epilepsy. This was the first judgment in what could be a long line of defendants suing Dr. Yasser Awaad. Beaumont released a statement, that said:"While we respect the jury's verdict, we disagree with the outcome and will appear this decision." "We believe patients were treated appropriately and disagree with the allegations of improper oversight of Dr. Awaad by Oakwood Healthcare." According to testimony, another doctor reported the irregularities to hospital officials and her concerns were disregarded.