Davidson v. Denning

Anderson, J.:

This is an action for wrongful death based upon claims of medical malpractice. A brief statement of the facts is necessary for an understanding of our decision.

Buddy Dean Davidson, the decedent, was admitted to Lawrence Memorial Hospital on February 9, 1991, suffering from facial bums. Subsequently, on February 12,1991, Davidson died from a pulmonary embolism.

The decedent’s wife filed this action on March 4, 1993, more than two years after his death. In her petition, the appellant claimed that at the time of her husband’s admission, she told the emergency room nurse that he had a…