Dr. JENNIFER D PARKER, MD Medical Malpractice Cases, Lawsuits, and Complaints

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Phycicians Practice Address

Dr. JENNIFER D PARKER, MD

5258 Linton Blvd

Delray Beach, FL

33484

Palm Beach

Court Case # 2017CA007524

Indemnity Paid: $0.00

Florida Office of Insurance Regulation
Medical Malpractice Closed Claims Report

Department File Number :	M201884856
Claim Number :	161975
Date Submitted :	3/28/2018

Insurer Information

Insurer Name				Coverage Type
NORCAL MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY				Primary
Insurer FEIN		Professional License Number
94-2301054
Insurer Contact Information
Type	First Name		MI	Last Name
Individual	Richard			Petersen
Street Address
4651 Salisbury Rd. #410
City				State	Zip
Jacksonville				FL	32256
Phone	Ext	Fax	E-Mail Address
(904) 309 - 8142		(904) 394 - 7134	rpetersen@norcal-group.com

Insured Information

Type	First Name		MI	Last Name
Individual	Jennifer		D	Parker
Insurer Type		Street Address of Practice
Licensed		5258 Linton Blvd
City		State	Zip Code	County
Delray Beach		FL	33484	Broward
Policy Number		Per Claim Policy Limits		Aggregate Policy Limits
721087N		$250,000		$750,000
Profession or Business			Other Profession or Business
Medical Doctor
License Number		Specialty Code & Classification		Certification Number
ME101231		Surgery - Obstetrics - Gynecology

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Medical Malpractice Closed Claims Report

Injured Person Information

First Name	MI	Last Name		Date of Birth

Street Address			Gender	County where Injury Occurred
			F	Palm Beach
City			State	Zip Code

Location where injury occured		Other location where injury occured
Patient's Home
Name of Institution		Code

Location of Institutional Injury		Other Location of Institutional Injury
Other		At home
Date of Occurrence		Date Reported to Insurer
1/6/2016		3/13/2017

Diagnostic Information

Final Diagnosis For Which Treatment Was Sought Including Patient's Actual Condition
On or about 12/31/15, the decedent was seen by Dr. Parker for vaginal bleeding.
Operation, Diagnostic, Or Treatment Procedure Rendered Causing The Injury
An ultrasound purportedly visualized a thickened endometrial lining and right adnexal mass. On or about 01/04/16, the decedent presented to Delray MedicalCenter ER with worsening complaints; she reportedhistory of atrial fibrillation and was taking Xarelto; the decedent was admitted and Xarelto was stopped due to bleeding and possible surgery. On or about 01/05/16, thedecedent was evaluated by a cardiologist who confirmed that the decedent had since stopped the Xarelto for thepast 18 hours and thus, it was safe to perform a D & C;a consultation by Dr. Parker confirmed that stopped her anticoagulants. On or about 01/06/16, the decedent was evaluated by a second cardiologist whom purportedlyadvised that it was acceptable to resume theanticoagulant when feasible from a gynecologicalstandpoint. On or about 01/07/16, the decedent was cleared for discharge. Prior to discharge, Dr. Parker cleared the patient from a gynecology perspective. Whereas the plaintiffs alleged that all physiciansinvolved in her care should have reconciled thepatient's medications, Dr. Parker was not thedischarging physician. On or about 01/08/16, the decedent presented to the ER at Delray Medical Center with physical complaints of weakness, nausea, vomiting, and dizziness; she was admitted and diagnosed withcerebellar infarct resulting in her death on 01/17/16.
Diagnostic Code :
Misdiagnosis Made, If Any, Of Patient's Actual Condition
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Principal Injury Giving Rise To The Claim
An ultrasound purportedly visualized a thickened endometrial lining and right adnexal mass. On or about 01/04/16, the decedent presented to Delray MedicalCenter ER with worsening complaints; she reportedhistory of atrial fibrillation and was taking Xarelto; the decedent was admitted and Xarelto was stopped due to bleeding and possible surgery. On or about 01/05/16, thedecedent was evaluated by a cardiologist who confirmed that the decedent had since stopped the Xarelto for the past 18 hours and thus, it was safe to perform a D & C; a consultation by Dr. Parker confirmed that stopped her anticoagulants. On or about 01/06/16, the decedent was evaluated by a second cardiologist whom purportedlyadvised that it was acceptable to resume theanticoagulant when feasible from a gynecological standpoint. On or about 01/07/16, the decedent was cleared for discharge. Prior to discharge, Dr. Parkercleared the patient from a gynecology perspective. Whereas the plaintiffs alleged that all physicians involved in her care should have reconciled the patient's medications, Dr. Parker was not the discharging physician. On or about 01/08/16, the decedent presented to the ER at Delray Medical Center with physical complaints of weakness, nausea, vomiting, and dizziness; she was admitted and diagnosed with cerebellar infarct resulting in her death on 01/17/16.
Severity Of Injury
Permanent: Death.

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Medical Malpractice Closed Claims Report

Legal Information

Date of Suit			Circuit Court Case Number
11/28/2017			2017CA007524
County Suit Filed in			Date of Final Disposition
Palm Beach			3/7/2018
Other Defendants Involved in this Claim
Delray Medical Center The Cardiology Center of Palm Beach County Inc. Northeast Florida Hospitalist Inc. Rodriguez, James Coronado, Ivan Cohen, Steven Maria Sanchez, Nieves
Stage of Legal System at which Settlement was Reached or Award Made
More than 90 days, after suit filed and prior to or during the course of mandatory settlement conference.
Final Method of Claim Disposition
Settled by parties
Court Decision			Other
Other			Settled at mediation
Arbitration
Claim not subject to Arbitration.
Date of Payment
3/8/2018

Financial Information

Was there a settlement Resulting in payment to the Plaintiff?

Indemnity Paid by Insurer on behalf of Insured

Loss Adjust Expense Paid to Defense Counsel

$250,000

All Other Loss Adjustment Expense Paid

Injured Person's Total Non-Economic Loss

Deductible

Injured Person's Total Economic Loss

	Incurred to Date	Anticipated
Medical Expense	$0	$0
Wage Loss	$0	$0
Other Expenses	$0	$0

Safety Management Steps Taken by Insured to Make Similar Occurrence Less Likely

Facts of the case were discussed with the insured & Risk Management.

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