Keys v. Duke University

ORR, Judge.

On 12 March 1990, plaintiff’s husband, Harry E. Keys, was admitted to Duke University Hospital for congestive heart failure, and on 14 March 1990, he underwent cardiac surgery. In plaintiff’s complaint she alleged that on 3 April 1990, plans were being made to discharge Mr. Keys to his home. Further, plaintiff alleged that on 19 April 1990, Mr. Keys was mistakenly given medication which resulted in a “Code 5” which resulted in Mr. Keys being sent back into the intensive care unit. Plaintiff also alleged that Mr. Keys showed signs of significant improvement and that he was able to…