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MATTHEWS v. PROVIDENCE HOSPITAL

543 P.2d 685 (1975)

In the matter of the Compensation of Allan MATTHEWS by Betty J. Matthews, Surviving Spouse. Allan Matthews by Betty J. Matthews, Surviving Spouse, Appellant, v. PROVIDENCE HOSPITAL, Respondent.

Court of Appeals of Oregon.

Decided December 29, 1975.

Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

Bert E. Joachims, Portland, argued the cause for appellant. With him on the brief were Klosterman & Joachims, Portland.

Ridgway K. Foley, Jr., Portland, argued the cause for respondent. With him on the brief were James Huegli and Souther, Spaulding, Kinsey, Williamson & Schwabe, Portland.

Before SCHWAB, C.J., and LANGTRY and THORNTON, JJ.

SCHWAB, Chief Judge.

In this workman's compensation case the deceased claimant entered the employment of Providence Hospital in 1967. Regulations of the Oregon State Board of Health required hospital employes to have chest x-rays annually. Accordingly, the Providence Hospital radiology department took annual x-rays which were recorded as normal until 1972. The 1972 chest film revealed an abnormality and deceased was immediately advised to see a physician. The physician...

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