If this doctor did have a malpractice insurance policy in place at the time of this injury, at least part of the jury demand would likely be paid by the insurer. (Credit: Erwin Wodicka) If this doctor did have a malpractice insurance policy in place at the time of this injury, at least part of the jury demand would likely be paid by the insurer. (Credit: Erwin Wodicka)

A Pennsylvania Jury has determined that a gynecologist is responsible for paying for a patient's cancer after failing to order an ultrasound.

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