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NY: Pt.'s daughter-exposed to hepatitis B-died: did patient's physicians have duty to warn?(Medical Law Cases of Note)(Case overview)

Publication: Medical Law's Regan Report
Publication Date: 01-FEB-08
Format: Online
Delivery: Immediate Online Access

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CASE FACTS: Eleanor Herrgesell, individually and as the Limited Administrator of the Estate of Deborah Linzy, brought suit against Genessee Hospital, Drs, Patrick Connors, Vincent Chang, ViaHealth, Viahealth Home Care, Inc., and ViaHealth Home Care, II, Inc., seeking damages for, inter alia,...

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...the wrongful death of Deborah Linsey. Deborah contracted hepatitis B from her father while residing with and caring for him. The plaintiff alleged that the defendants committed acts of medical malpractice and negligence and violated New York law in failing to warn Deborah of the...

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