This case exemplifies the tension between medical judgment under uncertainty and the devastating consequences of perceived errors. Dr. Sit’s defense hinges on the initial diagnosis of choking—a plausible but contested interpretation of the infant’s symptoms. The nurse’s reported reassurance that the baby was stable introduces a critical layer of ambiguity: was this a miscommunication, an oversight, or a genuine misdiagnosis? The parents’ refusal to accept the testimony underscores the emotional ...