Newman v. Graham

OPINION

Opinion by

Justice FILLMORE.

This interlocutory appeal follows the trial court’s refusal to dismiss Joel Graham’s health care liability claims against Gregory Newman, D.O. In one issue, Dr. Newman complains the trial court erred by overruling his objections to the qualifications of Graham’s expert and denying his motion to dismiss Graham’s health care liability claims We affirm the trial court’s order.

Background

Graham sought treatment at the Limestone Medical Center emergency room due to erratic behavior and changes in his thought processes. Dr. Newman was Graham’s admitting physician in…