Legal Opinion
In re Medical Review Panel ex rel. Rachal
Louisiana Court of Appeal
Decided June 25, 2014No. 48,984-CAPublishedCited by 3 opinions
1Opinion of the CourtDrew, J.
h Dorothy Rachal appeals the dismissal of her medical malpractice claim against Dr. Ravish Patwardhan on the granting of Dr. Patwardhan’s exception of prescription.
We affirm.
FACTS
Rachal, who has Alzheimer’s, began living at Garden Park Nursing Home in November of 2007. It was noted at the time that she had adequate memory and could make modified decisions.
Rachal was transported to Willis-Knigh-ton Pierremont Hospital on March 10, 2008, after she fell and exhibited symptoms of altered mental status. A CT scan of the brain showed a left-sided hemispheric subdural hematoma. Dr. Patwar-*1202dhan…
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