After reading about the case we are discussing, I am far from convinced poor little Finley needed that much dental work to begin with. I really wish criminal charges were brought against this doctor for some sort of negligence.
Criminal charges
have been brought, finally. The wheels of justice grind slowly.
I think the dentist demonstrated sufficient recklessness and knowledge of the potential damage that she should have been charged with second degree murder, but I'll take manslaughter, plus the other 36 charges. Manslaughter vs murder makes it more likely that she'll be convicted, and face actual prison time for what she did. Little Finley would probably be starting kindergarten this year if she had lived thru this horrific dental chamber of horrors. It's sickening, what this dentist and her staff did.
It is
exceedingly rare for medical providers to be charged
criminally for their actions in patient care-- the circumstances have to be particularly egregious for a prosecutor to go there. But the grand jury agreed, and returned an indictment. Conrad Murray (the Michael Jackson death doctor), for example, was only charged with ONE single count of manslaughter, and did only 2 years in jail (not prison) of his paltry 4 year sentence. I think he should have been charged with second degree murder, too, but prosecutors rarely go there.
Kailua dentist indicted for manslaughter in dental death case
Former Kailua dentist Lilly Geyer was indicted by an Oahu grand jury late today and charged with manslaughter in connection with the death of 3-year-old Finley Boyle, who fell into a coma during a dental procedure Dec. 3, 2013 and later died.
Attorney General Doug Chin announced that Geyer faces 37 counts in the indictment, including numerous instances of medical assistance fraud and prohibited acts related to controlled substances.
A bench warrant was issued for Geyers arrest and bail was set at $100,000.
http://www.staradvertiser.com/break...dicted-for-manslaughter-in-dental-death-case/
Kailua dentist indicted for manslaughter in death of toddler patient
Its been almost three years since 3-year-old Finley Boyle died after a trip to the dentist. Now the state is pursuing criminal charges against the former dentist.
Boyle was given a highly potent mixture of sedatives prior to receiving root canals at Island Dentistry in Kailua. She fell into a coma and later died.
Her former dentist, Lilly Geyer, has been charged with manslaughter, among other offenses, because the charges go beyond just Boyles case.
Almost three years after the death of Boyle, her family is a step closer to justice. After a lengthy investigation, the attorney generals office indicted Dr. Lilly Geyer on 37 counts including manslaughter, assault, prohibited acts related to controlled substances, and medical assistance fraud. Michael Green, Geyers attorney, spoke with KHON2 on Thursday, Im sick to my stomach I have empathy for the loss of this girl certainly my client never intended any of it other than to treat patients.
http://khon2.com/2016/09/08/kailua-dentist-indicted-for-manslaughter-in-death-of-toddler-patient/
And thankfully, charges are also being brought against the dental assistant that worked with the dentist, Lily Geyer, for other actions in another case. This dental practice wasn't following any kind of accepted standards, IMO. An unlicensed individual giving powerful narcotics to a toddler for a dental exam in a clinic
office is beyond reckless.
I have some
really strong opinions about the safe administration of anesthesia in an office setting, particularly administered to small children. There is definitely a safe limit to what can and should be given by
non-anesthesia providers in that setting-- particularly when the dentist is also the "operating provider". If a child needs more than a little light sedation, IMO, the case should be done in a surgery center with licensed anesthesia providers. This
dental assistant is an unlicensed provider, and never should have been giving ANY medications-- supervised, or not.
Kailua dental assistant charged after toddler rendered unconscious for hours
A Kailua dental assistant is accused of giving narcotics to a two-year-old patient while she was undergoing a routine checkup.
Nicole Momi Dudoit, 29, was charged with assault in the second degree and two counts of prohibited acts related to controlled substances.
The state is charging Dudoit for a checkup at Island Dentistry for Children that occurred on Nov. 20, 2013.
Island Dentistry for Children is the same dental office that another toddler, three-year-old Finley Boyle, visited just two weeks later. She was supposed to get four root canals, but fell into a coma and never woke up.
http://khon2.com/2016/03/09/kailua-...ter-toddler-rendered-unconscious-for-hours-2/