Reed v. Bascon

In this medical malpractice action, the plaintiff, Shirley Reed, sued Dr. R. P. Bascon, Dr. A. 0. Botuyan, and Norwegian American Hospital in the circuit court of Cook County. The suit is based on complications following surgery by Dr. Botuyan. Dr. Bascon, a general practitioner, had referred the plaintiff to Dr. Botuyan, a surgeon. Dr. Bascon was not present during the surgery; however, he was identified as the attending physician on each page of plaintiff’s hospital record, and saw the plaintiff each day of her hospital stay following surgery. Dr. Bascon’s motion for summary judgment was…