Thomas Williamson

Claimant was then transferred to Wilcox Memorial Hospital emergency room that same day and was seen by Dr. Thomas Williamson, a family practitioner who had treated Claimant in the past.According to Dr. Williamson's report dated October 4, 2000, Claimant struck her forehead on a toilet paper dispenser, but did not lose consciousness from the trauma.Dr. Williamson noted that Claimant's complaints at the time of the examination included weakness, headache, dizziness, and some neck pain, which she stated was improving.Examination of her head revealed a small 1 centimeter scratch between her eyes where she struck the toilet paper dispenser.There was no redness or discharge, and the scratch was not open.Dr. Williamson noted during the examination that Claimant appeared to have slow mentation and slow initiation of movement.Dr. Williamson diagnosed post-concussion syndrome.He admitted Claimant for observation and referred her to Dr. Elizabeth Bjornskov, a neurologist, for a neurology consultation.While in the hospital, Claimant underwent an electrocardiogram or EKG, which was normal.5.Claimant saw Dr. Bjornskov on October 4, 2000, at Dr. Williamson's request.
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In Dr. Williamson's discharge summary, he stated for the first time that he believed that Claimant may have "passed out" after striking her head.Dr. Williamson gave no reason or basis for this statement, which contradicted his earlier report on October 4, 2000.Dr. Williamson further stated that Claimant was given physical therapy and started on the medication Zoloft during her hospitalization.Dr. Williamson reported that Claimant was feeling better and, except for a little weakness, she had improved overall.Given the normal CT scan, normal MRI scan, and normal EKG, Dr. Williamson felt that Claimant was well enough to go home.Dr. Williamson's discharge diagnosis was post- concussion syndrome.Second Hospitalization 8.On October 11, 2000, Claimant returned to Dr. Williamson for worsening symptoms of dizziness, weakness, and new symptoms of nausea, double vision, vomiting, and vertigo.At this visit, Dr. Williamson reported that it now seemed that Claimant was probably unconscious for a little while after the incident even though she initially denied losing consciousness from her fall.Dr. Williamson again gave no reason or basis for this statement, which contradicted his initial October 4, 2000 report.Upon examination, Dr. Williamson found that the scratch on Claimant's forehead was healing, that she was still mentally slow, and that she lacked muscle coordination, which he identified as ataxia.A neurological exam revealed a finding of left lateral nystagmus in the eye that was not present in previous examinations.Dr. Williamson re-admitted Claimant to the hospital for further diagnostic work-up. 9.Upon referral by Dr. Williamson, Dr. Bjornskov evaluated Claimant on October 11, 2000.

"Each year, one out of five deaths is directly caused by tobacco use, and we now know that second-hand smoke can lead to a number of illnesses including lung disease and cancer," said Dr. Thomas Williamson, medical director of Kauai Medical Clinic and family physician at Kauai Medical Clinic's ‘Ele‘ele office.

"Because of this, the physicians and staff at Wilcox Memorial Hospital and Kauai Medical Clinic have endorsed a smoke-free environment," Williamson said.

"Leading the change to a smoke-free environment is an important step for a hospital and clinic, since it shows we care about our image, care about our patients and staff, and care about those who come to visit at the hospital," Williamson said.

"Our efforts to recruit an oncologist to Kauai continue, and in the meantime, cancer patients here receive accessible and excellent care without having to leave the island," said Thomas Williamson, MD and chair of the KMC Board of Directors, as well as family practice physician at the KMC Eleele office.

Thomas Williamson, M.D.ChairmanFamily Practitioner

Thomas Williamson, M.D.ChairmanFamily PractitionerKauai Medical Clinic