Spensieri v. Lasky

OPINION OF THE COURT

Wesley, J.

During the course of this medical malpractice trial, the court rejected on hearsay grounds plaintiffs attempt to introduce the Physicians’ Desk Reference (PDR) into evidence to establish by itself the standard of care for a doctor in prescribing and monitoring a drug. We hold that the PDR as offered here constitutes hearsay and cannot, by itself, establish the applicable standard of care for physicians who prescribe medications for their patients.

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