Johnson v. Georgia Baptist Hospital

Birdsong, Judge.

The appellant Mrs. Johnson entered Georgia Baptist Hospital for the birth of her baby, on January 7, 1980. On that date, it was determined by hospital personnel what the usual and customary charges would be for the delivery and care of Mrs. Johnson and infant, and how much of these charges would be paid by insurance. As a courtesy to appellants, who could not then pay the anticipated excess charge of $259.43, Mr. Johnson was permitted to sign a promissory note for that amount. After the baby’s delivery, however, it was agreed by Mrs. Johnson and the doctor that she should also…