Ordered that the order is affirmed, without costs or disbursements.
Contrary to the mother's contention, the Family Court did not impermissibly admit into evidence her entire hospital record.
Entries in a hospital record are admissible if they are relevant to the patient's diagnosis and treatment (see, Richardson, Evidence § 301 [Prince 10th ed]). When statements are made to hospital personnel, a two-part test must be satisfied for those statements...
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