In 1973, the ruling of Perin v. Hayne in the district court system regarding the verdict of malpractice action was appealed to the supreme court of Iowa. The plaintiff, Ilene Perin underwent surgery to address an issue, but the attending physician performed a slightly different procedure then what was initially intended. Despite relieving the patient of her prior ailment, the outcome of the surgery resulted in the creation of another ailment. In attempt to describe what substantial difference encompasses in healthcare, several cases and perspectives will be reviewed, to better define such delineation.
Perin v. Hayne
Ilene Perin, the plaintiff, was a patient who suffered from several associated issues and pains, in which the cause was determined to be two protruding cervical discs in her neck.…