Cromer v. Children's Hosp. Med. Ctr. of Akron (Slip Opinion)

*258O’Connor, C.J.

{¶ 1} In this appeal, we are asked to consider the role of foreseeability as an element of medical negligence. Specifically, we are asked to determine whether foreseeability of the risk of harm is a factor that must always be considered when determining a medical professional’s duties or if it is an irrelevant factor that may never be considered when determining a medical professional’s duties. We hold that it is neither.

{¶ 2} Foreseeability is generally relevant to a determination of whether a physician has exercised reasonable care in understanding or determining the existence…