MATTER OF ERICKSON v. DILGARD


44 Misc.2d 27 (1962)

In the Matter of George D. Erickson, as Superintendent of Meadowbrook Hospital of the County of Nassau, Petitioner, v. Jacob Dilgard et al., Respondents.

Supreme Court, Special Term, Nassau County.

October 1, 1962


Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

Bertram Harnett, County Attorney (Charles L. Leonard of counsel), for petitioner. Jacob Dilgard, Jr., respondent in person.


BERNARD S. MEYER, J.

This is an application by the Superintendent of the County Hospital for an order authorizing administration of a blood transfusion to Jacob Dilgard, Sr. Testimony adduced by the petitioner shows that Jacob Dilgard, Sr., was voluntarily admitted to the hospital and that a diagnosis of upper gastrointestinal bleeding was made. It was suggested to the patient that he submit to an operation, including blood transfusion to replace lost...

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