Rosen v. Greifenberger

In this medical malpractice suit, we consider whether the trial court erred in giving a jury instruction on a physician’s duty to continue his services as long as they are necessary where the evidence shows that another physician within the treating physician’s group practice had been advised that the patient might need additional care during the treating physician’s temporary absence.

BACKGROUND

“According to settled principles of appellate review, we will consider the evidence in the light most favorable to the plaintiff, who comes to this Court armed with a jury verdict approved by the trial…