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CASE ON POINT: Williams v. Notami Hospitals of Louisiana, Inc. 2005 WL 2898069 So.2d--LA
ISSUE: Were the nurses in this case responsible for injuries sustained by an 83-year-old patient who fell out of bed?
CASE FACTS: On January 1, 2000, 83-year-old Franklin Williams presented to the Emergency Room at Louisiana Regional Medical Center (LRMC), with complaints of fever, weakness, and diarrhea. The patient was treated in the ER by Dr. Robert Limbaugh. The patient reported a medical history of seizure disorders, angioplasty, and Chrons Disease. The patient was admitted to the hospital under the care of Dr. Roy Saguiguit. On admission, it was noted that the patient was confused and disoriented, and therefore,...
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