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IN RE METHODIST HEALTHCARE SYSTEM

No. 05-0575.

256 S.W.3d 263 (2008)

In re METHODIST HEALTHCARE SYSTEM OF SAN ANTONIO, LTD., d/b/a Metropolitan Methodist Hospital, Relator.

Supreme Court of Texas.

June 6, 2008.

Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

Christopher John Deeves, Samuel V. Houston III, Cynthia Day Grimes, Lucretia R. Marmor, Ruth G. Malinas, Ball & Weed, Curtis L. Cukjati, Martin & Cukjati, L.L.P., San Antonio, for real party in interest.

Janice Maloney, Law Offices of Pat Maloney, Curtis L. Cukjati, Martin & Cukjati, L.L.P., San Antonio, for real party in interest.

PER CURIAM.

Zacharias Favela was admitted to the hospital to rule out myocardial infarction. Dr. Jairo Ramirez, after monitoring Favela, decided he needed a left heart catheterization, possible angioplasty, and possible stent placement. A Jehovah's Witness, Favela signed a form consenting to surgery but not the use of blood or blood products. Several hours after surgery, Dr. Ramirez discovered a large hematoma on Favela's left groin. Blood was withheld in accordance...

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