In some countries medical laws aren't as strictly enforced as they are here and I was wondering what would happen if the following scenario were to take place here in the US. A person breaks his leg and is picked up by an ambulance and left sitting in the emergency room waiting area because there are no doctors available at the moment and the EMTs and Nurses are too busy as well. 2 Hours later that person is admitted and is told by the doctors that they can not begin to operate until he (or someone else) purchases the materials for the surgery (bolts and stuff for the broken leg). After having someone purchase the materials the doctor performs the surgery successfully, but without using anesthetic.
So in this hypothetical example if this were to happen somewhere in the US, lets say Los Angeles, CA what would be the legal reprecautions for the doctor(s), the hospital, and anyone else involved who may become part of the lawsuit that is sure to ensue.

