Bevel v. Routledge

Shulman, Chief Judge.

While hospitalized in April 1980 under the care of appellees, appellant swallowed part of a nasogastric feeding tube which had been passed through his mouth into his stomach. Appellant’s deteriorating health subsequent to his release from the hospital led him to other doctors who discovered and removed the tube in October 1980. In January 1981, appellant received from the hospital copies of records which identified appellees as his attending physicians. This medical malpractice action was brought by appellant against appellees in September 1982. The trial court granted…