Shia v. Chvasta

NEELY, Justice:

Jeannette Shia had been suffering from severe diarrhea for over three weeks and consulted Dr. Thomas Chvasta, a gastroen-terologist. When Dr. Chvasta examined her he discovered that she was dehydrated and had lost weight; consequently, Dr. Chvasta recommended that Mrs. Shia be admitted to Ohio Valley Medical Center the following week for tests to determine the cause of her problem. Over the weekend, however, Mrs. Shia’s condition deteriorated and she was admitted to Ohio Valley Medical Center through the emergency room. Dr. Chvasta was listed as her attending physician.

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