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Jerk doctors stomach feeding tube
The doctor was supposed to be replacing a stomach feeding tube (goes through the stomach wall, for people who can’t chew/swallow properly). He didn’t understand the procedure for removing the old tube, got frustrated, and ripped it out by force. It was INCREDIBLY painful. Then, after he installed the new one, he jerked on it violently 3 times (supposedly testing the install) even though the first time obviously caused agony.
Geographies: Washington