Three times in two months surgeons miscounted discs and ended up operating in the wrong section of patients' spines. Yipes.
This unusual number of serious mistakes brought understandable concern from federal and state health inspectors. In fact, they have formally censured the hospital for these malpractice errors.
Beth Israel officials have taken pains to broadcast that they've decided not to charge the patients for the botched surgeries.
By the way, the hospital also prides itself as an abortion provider, an abortion training center and a loyal partner with Planned Parenthood.
So, if you get sick in Boston, please remember which hospital to studiously avoid.
