SIMONETT, Justice.
We hold there is no such thing as a medical malpractice cause of action for "negligent aggravation of a preexisting condition," and reverse the court of appeals.
Plaintiff-respondent Georgena Leubner, a 54-year-old woman, visited her family doctor, who confirmed two small lumps in the area of her left breast. A mammogram was negative. The family doctor referred plaintiff to defendant-appellant Dr. Ronald C. Jensen, who, a week later, on...
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