THE FACTS
On August 29, 2004, a married 37-year-old mother of 2
children presented to the defendant ob/gyn (Dr. A) with a
recurrent yeast infection, amenorrhea (her last menstrual
period was July 10), and frequent urination. A urine
chorionic gonadotropin test was positive. She underwent
amniocentesis on November 17, at approximately
17 weeks, which she described as a difficult procedure
with cramping. The ultrasound report for the procedure
noted that her amniotic fluid index was within normal
limits, and the fetal karotype subsequently returned
normal. An odorless brown discharge was found during
the speculum examination; a wet mount was positive
for bacterial vaginosis. She was prescribed 250 mg
metronidazole 3 times daily for 1 week.