State v. Edwards

WEBB, Judge.

In his first assignment of error the defendant argues that the court erred in admitting the testimony of two doctors.

Dr. William Guest who examined the defendant testified as follows:

“Q. And as a result of your examination, did you order any laboratory tests be made?

A. Yes, sir, my preliminary diagnosis at this time was either gonorrhea or non-specific urethritis.

Q. Did you give him any treatment?

A. Yes, sir, I did. Following obtainment of two preliminary tests — one was a culture for gonorrhea and the second was ‘VDRL’ which was for syphilis.

Q. Did you have an opportunity to…