Per his attorney’s specific instructions, a paralegal called for a cardiologist to opine about causation on a medical malpractice matter. The case involved whether a cardiac stenting would have saved the person’s life. (General) cardiologists do not implant cardiac stents. Angioplasties and stent placements are performed by interventional cardiologists. Thankfully, this paralegal was able to convince his attorney that he had been told to get the incorrect expert.
Medical-Legal Triage: Wrong Subspecialty