Physicians sued for mocking patient during procedure

Physicians in Virginia mocked an unconscious colonoscopy patient, joking that he had syphilis and talking about firing a gun up his rectum, says a man whose cellphone allegedly captured audio of the entire affair. Plaintiff D.B. sued Safe Sedation LLC and Safe Sedation Management in Fairfax County (Va.) Court, alleging defamation and infliction of emotional distress. The plaintiff had inadvertently left his phone in the room, set to record, having neglected to turn it off after recording instructions for post-operative care, according to the case.

Source: Courthouse News Service