Pina v. Christensen

GOLDEN, Justice.

[T1] Theresa and Juan Pifia brought an action against Dr. Charles Christensen for medical malpractice. After a jury trial, the jury found no negligence on the part of Dr. Christensen. The Pifias appeal, arguing the jury instructions misled the jury as to the appropriate standard of care. Finding no error in the jury instructions, we affirm.

ISSUE

[T2] The Pifias present the issue in this case as whether the trial court prejudicially erred when it instructed the jury: "Before you may find that [Dr. Christensen] was negligent in his care and treatment of [Mrs. Pifial, you must…