American Society of Anesthesiologists to Vigorously Defend Against Lawsuit Filed by Former Cast Member of Real Housewives of Beverly Hills

CHICAGO – A lawsuit was recently filed against the American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) by a former cast member of the Real Housewives of Beverly Hills. ASA intends to vigorously defend against the claims. The use of incorrect medical titles has no place in health care. Doing so confuses patients who have the right to know the education, skills, and qualifications of their health care professionals. As the leading advocate for patient safety, ASA and our members want all patients to understand the difference between licensed medical doctors, who specialize in anesthesiology, and other members of the Anesthesia Care Team or other anesthesia health care professionals.

THE AMERICAN SOCIETY OF ANESTHESIOLOGISTS
Founded in 1905, the American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) is an educational, research and scientific society with more than 59,000 members organized to advance the medical practice of anesthesiology and secure its future. ASA is committed to ensuring anesthesiologists evaluate and supervise the medical care of all patients before, during, and after surgery. ASA members also lead the care of critically ill patients in intensive care units, as well as treat pain in both acute and chronic settings.

For more information on the field of anesthesiology, visit the American Society of Anesthesiologists online at asahq.org. To learn more about how anesthesiologists help ensure patient safety, visit asahq.org/madeforthismoment. Like ASA on Facebook and follow ASALifeline on X.

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