The Dr. Conrad Murray Trial (part one)

The Dr, Conrad Murray Trial (part one)

I spent most afternoons last week watching the Dr. Conrad Murray trial. Last week the prosecution presented their case against Dr. Conrad Murray. From what I have seen it appears that Dr. Conrad Murray will have a lot to answer for. The defense will have a hard time proving that he was not negligent in his care of Michael Jackson. Most of the debate seems to be focused on what part Michael Jackson played in his own demise. The defense is arguing that Michael Jackson administered the fatal dose of propofol to himself. This argument appears to be ridiculous. Testimony from the medical profession has indicated that the possibility of Michael Jackson injecting himself is nearly impossible. Dr. Murray seems to have been negligent in several areas. Firstly, he should never have left Michael Jackson alone when he went to make his phone calls. Secondly, Dr. Murray should have had a team of medical personnel assembled at Michael's bedside. There should've been no time when Michael Jackson was left unattended. Dr. Murray did not see to this. Although Dr. Murray should never have administered propofol to Michael Jackson in the first place, he should have the least have had the proper medical equipment available at Michael's bedside in case of emergency. It appears that Dr. Murray was woefully unprepared for any medical emergencies that might occur.

Other questions remain which are very unsettling. Why did it take Dr. Murray so long to call 911? Why was Dr. Murray administering CPR on the bed and using only one hand? Why did Dr. Murray not tell the paramedics and later the emergency room doctor that he had given propofol to Michael Jackson? Why was Dr. Conrad Murray so intent upon removing all the medical supplies from Mr. Jackson's room?