· 6/29/1979
Christianson v. Downs
Citations
- 279 N.W.2d 918
- 90 Wis. 2d 332
- 1979 Wisc. LEXIS 2084
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- unless the situation is one where the common knowledge of laymen affords a basis for finding negligence, expert medical testimony is required to establish the degree of care and skill required of a physician
- expert testimony is required to establish the standard of care for a hospital
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Judges: Heffernan, Abrahamson
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