Legal Opinion
Winthrop University Hospital v. Hess
New York Supreme Court
Decided June 25, 1985PublishedCited by 10 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
OPINION OF THE COURT
John S. Lockman, J.
Petitioner hospital’s application for an order directing that respondent Susan Hess “receive blood or blood derivatives, during or post surgery, during the course of her stay at Winthrop University Hospital, if in the opinion of her surgeon or attending physician the administration of blood or blood products is necessary to save her life” is granted.
A hearing was promptly held. Respondent and her husband appeared and waived counsel. These are the facts:
Respondent is married, the mother of two young children, one being only one month old. She is currently…
2Cases cited5 opinions
- Schloendorff v. Society of the New York HospitalNew York Court of Appeals · 1914
- Eichner v. DillonNew York Court of Appeals · 1981
- In re MelideoNew York Supreme Court · 1976
- Powell v. Columbian Presbyterian Medical CenterNew York Supreme Court · 1965
- A. B. v. C.New York Supreme Court · 1984
3Cited by10 opinions
- Rivers v. KatzNew York Court of Appeals · 1986
- Fosmire v. NicoleauNew York Court of Appeals · 1990
- Public Health Tr. of Dade County v. WonsSupreme Court of Florida · 1989
- Matter of DubreuilSupreme Court of Florida · 1993
- Fosmire v. NicoleauAppellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York · 1989
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