Nielsen v. Pioneer Valley Hospital

HOWE, Associate Chief Justice:

Plaintiff Lynn Nielsen appeals from an adverse judgment entered on a jury verdict of no cause of action in this medical malpractice case. She contends that the jury instructions were confusing and contradictory to the point of being prejudicial.

FACTS

On February 27, 1985, Nielsen was admitted to defendant Pioneer Valley Hospital for knee surgery. She had a history of dental problems and during the previous year, had undergone significant dental work. On the morning of her knee surgery, she was interviewed by hospital personnel and an anesthesiologist, defendant…