Melbourne jaw surgeon may face legal action from second patient alleging negligence
Exclusive: Dr George Dimitroulis has not yet been required to respond to claims, but previously denied negligence in relation to first case reported by Guardian AustraliaGet our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcastA Melbourne surgeon is facing potential legal action from a former patient three years after an investigation by the medical regulator found he failed to warn her that she may be left with nerve injuries, and failed to obtain informed consent before major surgery on her jaw.The patient, Jordan*, alleges that in 2018 she had both her temporomandibular joints replaced with the OMX TMJ prosthesis while under the care of Dr George Dimitroulis. The temporomandibular joint, or TMJ, connects the jaw to the skull, with one on each side of the head.Sign up for Guardian Australia’s free morning and afternoon email newsletters for your daily news roundup Continue reading...
Exclusive: Dr George Dimitroulis has not yet been required to respond to claims, but previously denied negligence in relation to first case reported by Guardian Australia
A Melbourne surgeon is facing potential legal action from a former patient three years after an investigation by the medical regulator found he failed to warn her that she may be left with nerve injuries, and failed to obtain informed consent before major surgery on her jaw.
The patient, Jordan*, alleges that in 2018 she had both her temporomandibular joints replaced with the OMX TMJ prosthesis while under the care of Dr George Dimitroulis. The temporomandibular joint, or TMJ, connects the jaw to the skull, with one on each side of the head.
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