Myerson v. Associated Hospital Service

Plaintiff-respondent was hospitalized from May 28, 1965 to June 1, 1965. A few weeks prior thereto she had a siege of the mumps, and following her recovery complained of abdominal pain. She was examined by a Dr. Kamin who treated her with an antibiotic. On May 28, 1965, pursuant to earlier arrangement, she was admitted to the hospital by Dr. Bloom, Dr. Kamin’s associate, who had discussed the case with Dr. Kamin. It was Dr. Bloom’s testimony that plaintiff was admitted for the afore-mentioned specific complaint, that only by hospitalizing her could he treat this complaint, that…