Summary
In Smith v. Juneau, 94-2440 (La. 9/29/94), 642 So.2d 860, the Louisiana Supreme Court, without giving reasons, ordered that a physician who practiced in physical medicine and rehabilitation be allowed to testify as to the standard of care applicable to an orthopedic surgeon in a medical malpractice case in which the plaintiff, who was placed in a pelvic sling following surgery, alleged the surgeon's failure to render adequate skin care caused a large decubitis (bedsore) on his buttock.
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No. 94-CC-2440.
September 29, 1994.
In re Smith, Brian; — Plaintiff(s); applying for supervisory and/or remedial writs; to the Court of Appeal, Fourth Circuit, No. 94CW-1933; Parish of Orleans, Civil District Court, Div. "F", No. 90-23870.
Granted. Dr. McCready should be allowed to testify.
DENNIS, J., not on panel.