In October I discussed the case of Dr. Christopher Dunstch, a Texas neurosurgeon, who was so incompetent that he injured or killed 33 of the 37 patients upon whom he performed spine surgery. One of the surgeons who was called treat some of Dr. Duntsch’s injured patients reported him to the Texas Medical Board. The Board opened an investigation, but refused to suspend Dr. Duntsch’s medical license while it investigated the charges against him. Due to the Board’s inaction, he was allowed to continue to operate and injure patients for another six months. At the end of the six
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