Was St. Louis Neurosurgeon Negligent? Yes, Missouri Supreme Court Says. Incompetent? Not Quite

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The Missouri Supreme Court partially upheld a state board's discipline of a St. Louis neurosurgeon accused of unprofessional conduct and negligence in his treatment of two patients.

However, the court rejected a finding that the doctor was incompetent, saying such a finding must take into account the doctor's whole career.

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Was St. Louis Neurosurgeon Negligent? Yes, Missouri Supreme Court Says. Incompetent? Not Quite

The Missouri Board of Registration for the Healing Arts found reason to discipline St. Louis neurosurgeon Faisal J. Albanna in January 2003. The board ultimately filed a complaint with the Administrative Hearing Commission to enact a punishment against...

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