I've been watching the various news sources and I just can't believe how irresponsible this doctor was. IMHO, he's a horrible liar, and even less capable as a physician. This just goes to show how the very rich can sometimes get the worse medical help when they're addicted to drugs. Sadly, the extremely affluent can afford to "doctor shop" and only "hire" someone who is willing to be their enabler. That is, to facilitate their access to controlled substances. In this case, Murray willingly gave up his oath as a physician in order to bask in the limelight as a doctor to a star, so he knew his place. He was there to get Jackson the drugs that he wanted, but unfortunately for Jackson, Murray wasn't really that good as a doctor. Using propofol (aka diprivan) unmonitored is so considered so dangerous and potentially deadly that hospitals don't even do it unless there is a doctor or specially trained nurse in attendance with the patient at all times using specialized monitors. For this doctor to give Jackson a shot of propofol and then walk out of the room, was the height of hubris and irresponsibility. This was not simple malpractice, but criminal negligence. -madsign1 Other opinions?
The latest: Murray's lawyer tries to deny that the doctor had Jackson on a Propofol drip, and the overall use of that drug which should never be in the home setting: [video=youtube;2-Glu8jIlv4]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2-Glu8jIlv4[/video] [video=youtube;iZcld8GBPn4]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iZcld8GBPn4&NR=1[/video]
Well, now that both the prosecutor and defense has presented their cases; what's the opinion here in PA regarding this case?
Despite the guilty verdict, I doubt that he will spend real time in jail. With overcrowding within the California penal system, he is most likely going to get home arrest or something totally inappropriate insofar as justice is concerned. The only positive thing I think would be the loss of his medical license.
They were celebrating the conviction of the man who failed Jackson, and in so doing, caused his death. Murray failed in his professional obligations as a doctor, not only allowing but enabling Jackson to perpetuate his drug addiction. Instead of treating the patient, Murray was more interested in treated himself to Jackson's fame and limelight.
