Dunbar v. Gwinnett Hospital Authority

Undercofler, Justice.

In Yeargin v. Hamilton Memorial Hospital, 225 Ga. 661 (171 SE2d 136) cert. denied 397 U. S. 693, this court held that a physician did not have absolute authority to practice medicine in the hospitals of this State but that a Hospital Authority could restrict a staff member’s privileges by reasonable and non-discriminatory rules and regulations.

In 40 AmJur2d 857, § 10 it is stated: "With respect to the right of an individual physician to practice in hospitals, a distinction must be made depending on whether hospital privileges are sought in a public hospital or in a…