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No damages awarded in wrongful death suit

No damages were awarded against a hospital and doctor when a 51 year old man died of heart failure after undergoing an exercise stress test at the hospital. The family who sued claim that the doctor and hospital were negligent in not providing prompt attention to the patient when his condition started to deteriorate.

Source: summary of medical news story as reported by Observer-Reporter

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About: No damages awarded in wrongful death suit

Date: 1 November 2004

Source: Observer-Reporter

Author: Cara Host

URL: http://www.observer-reporter.com/281798212785936.bsp

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