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It is worth noting that situations similar to those described in this wrongful death case could just as easily occur at any of the healthcare facilities in the area, such as Kaiser Permanente, UC Davis Medical Center, Mercy, or Sutter.
(Please also note: the names and locations of all parties have been changed to protect the confidentiality of the participants in this medical malpractice case and its proceedings.)
MEMORANDUM OF POINTS AND AUTHORITIES
INTRODUCTION
This is a wrongful death action filed by the adult children of James Smith. This Motion for Summary Judgment is brought on behalf of defendant Peter Hill, M.D. Dr. Hill is an emergency physician who was involved in the care and treatment of James Smith when he presented to the emergency department of the Valley Medical Center on February 19, 2008.
Factually, on or about February 17, 2008, James Smith (age 85) suffered a fall at the premises of the co-defendant National Sporting Goods. On February 19, 2008, he was transported by ambulance to the emergency department of the Valley Medical Center with complaints of neck pain and severe headache. By history, he reported striking the front portion of his head during the fall of February 17.
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Moving defendant Peter Hill, M.D. was the emergency physician on duty in the emergency department of the Valley Medical Center on February 19, 2008. He evaluated James Smith and ordered diagnostic studies, including a CT scan of the head, a CT scan of the cervical spine (neck), and flat plate x-rays of the neck (all interpreted by co-defendant radiologist Dr. Goldstein).
His diagnostic impression was decreased level of consciousness of uncertain etiology and James Smith was admitted to the hospital to the care of his primary care physician co-defendant Dr. Martinez for further evaluation and management. Dr. Martinez’s admitting History and Physical report specifically indicates that he planned to rule out a fracture of the cervical spine versus a neck strain with headache. Dr. Martinez’s admitting History and Physical report specifically indicates that he planned to rule out a fracture of the cervical spine versus a neck strain with headache. Dr. Martinez also noted that James Smith was grossly normal neurologically with no focal deficit. Moving defendant Peter Hill, M.D., had no further involvement in the care and treatment of James Smith after he was admitted to the hospital on February 19, 2008. (See Part 3 of 5.)
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