· 8/24/1984
Hook Ex Rel. Estate of Summers v. Rothstein
Citations
- 320 S.E.2d 35
- 283 S.C. 64
- 1984 S.C. LEXIS 368
How courts have described this case
Verbatim parenthetical descriptions written by other courts when citing this decision. Ranked by citation-network relevance.
- affirming medical malpractice jury instruction which stated that a doctor “does hot guarantee or insure the correctness or safety of his treatment” and “is not liable for an error or mistake in judgment if he applies ordinary and reasonable skill and care”
- physician must obtain informed consent before treatment
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