| Number | 22559 |
| Subject | Doctors |
| Source | News & Observer (Raleigh, N.C.) |
| State | NC |
| Year | 2005 |
| Publication Date | 07/17-18, October 11, 20, 2005 |
| Summary | The News & Observer found that a partially blind neurosurgeon with a history of malpractice lawsuits was allowed to continue to practice medicine. The North Carolina Medical Board had gaps in licensing and oversight that enabled this mistake, and it failed to investigate claims against the doctor. |
| Category | Computer-Assisted Reporting |
| Pages | 28 |
| Keywords | doctors;surgeons;medical malpractice;lawsuits;North Carolina medical board;licensing;medicine |
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