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Alexander v. Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla

Ruling by

Judith L. Haller

Lower Court

San Diego County Superior Court

Lower Court Judge

Randa M. Trapp
Hospital Appropriate Care Committee did not violate Probate Code 4731(a) by approving Do Not Resuscitate order in conflict with patient's wishes, as Committee and patient did not meet statutory definition of physician-patient relationship.



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