Coursen v. New York Hospital-Cornell Medical Center
Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York
1Opinion of the Court
OPINION OF THE COURT
Kassal, J.
Plaintiff, 63 years of age, was admitted to New York Hospital for a hernia operation, which was performed under local anesthesia on April 6, 1981. The following day, Dr. Tiffany, a resident at the hospital, instructed plaintiff to get out of bed and walk around. About 10 minutes later, a nurse’s aide assisted plaintiff out of bed and accompanied him on a walk through the hall, allegedly providing needed physical support. While in the hall, plaintiff expressed a desire to use the bathroom, whereupon, it is claimed, the nurse’s aide permitted him to enter the…
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