Myers v. Genis

Opinion by

Hoffman, J.,

The sole issue is the instant case is whether a deceased physician’s records containing medical diagnosis are properly admitted into evidence to reflect the physician’s medical opinion.

The case arose out of a routine rear-end traffic accident on August 16, 1969. As appellee was proceeding west on Route 322 in Vernon Township, Crawford County, appellant’s decedent’s1 vehicle struck the appellee’s automobile in the rear. Appellee consulted Dr. Mischenko for treatment of the injuries she sustained in the accident. Unfortunately, Dr. Mischenko died prior to trial. At trial…