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Ljudge,
You make it sound like the hospital you went to is incapable of making a correct diagnosis. If this was true they of course would not be in business.
We live in a very litigous society where a mis step in diagnosis and treatment can cost millions. Too many mis steps and the cost of opening the doors becomes too expensive.
The vast majority of hospitals contract out the emergency room services to private contractors and I wouldn't be surprised if the same company provides the service to both the "good" and the "bad" hospitals in your area.
My point is
I'm sure the kid was treated properly regardless of the hospital, however, if you felt in your heart that the kid was at risk by going to the wrong hospital you certainly have a moral obligation to speak up. There were many ways to do this without liability.
If your son got hurt while out of town would you want responsible bystanders to act out of concern or out of fear of lawsuit?
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