Franklin v. Elmer
Court of Appeals of Georgia
1Opinion of the Court
Pope, Judge.
Medical malpractice. Plaintiff Wilson P. Franklin brought this action against defendants Richard A. Elmer, M. D., and Diagnostic Radiology and Ultrasound, P. C. Plaintiff alleged that a radiologic (or X-ray) technician employee of defendants negligently perforated his rectum during the course of inserting an enema tube (or catheter) prior to defendant Elmer’s performance of a barium enema procedure. He also alleged that defendants were further negligent in failing to diagnose the perforation and render prompt medical care and treatment to him. Defendants moved for summary judgment…
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2Cases cited21 opinions
- Shea v. PhillipsSupreme Court of Georgia · 1957
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- Hill v. Hospital AuthorityCourt of Appeals of Georgia · 1976
- Self v. EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE OF THE GEORGIA BAPTIST CONVENTION OF GEORGIA, INC.Supreme Court of Georgia · 1980
- Killingsworth v. PoonCourt of Appeals of Georgia · 1983
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