Hunt v. Methodist Hospital

The plaintiff, Audrey Hunt, was admitted to the defendant *840Methodist Hospital on July 11, 1984, by the defendant Dr. James M. Horrocks, an internist, for treatment of an ulcer on her left foot. After consultation with the defendant Dr. John Smith, a vascular surgeon, it was determined that an arteriogram should be performed to determine whether an arterial bypass operation might improve the blood flow to the plaintiff’s leg.

An arteriogram was performed by the defendant Smith on July 13, 1984. An arterial bypass operation was performed on July 16, 1984. This malpractice action is concerned only…