While in the hospital, a speech pathologist performed a barium swallow test that found moderate pharyngeal dysphagia that is significant for the risk of aspiration when eating or drinking. The speech pathologist recommended clinical observation of the teenager while eating and drinking various consistencies of food and fluids but the observation was not performed…medicalmalpracticelawyers.com, $45M Medical Malpractice Verdict Against Philadelphia Hospital, Oct 2024