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The appellate court reversed the trial court's summary judgment in favor of the physicians and remanded the case, finding material issues of fact regarding whether the doctors' administration of a stellate ganglion block without explicit informed consent complied with applicable medical standards of care.
What Happened:
Janie Sanchez and her spouse sued two doctors, Dr. Lowry Schaub and Dr. Kevin Crawford, claiming the doctors failed to accommodate her needs as a patient. The case centered on whether the doctors properly informed Sanchez before performing a medical procedure called a stellate ganglion block. Sanchez argued that the doctors didn't get her clear, informed consent before doing this procedure, which violated proper medical care standards.
What the Court Decided:
The trial court had initially ruled in favor of the doctors, dismissing the case entirely. However, the appellate court disagreed and reversed this decision. The higher court found there were important factual questions that still needed to be resolved about whether the doctors followed proper medical standards when they performed the procedure without getting explicit informed consent from Sanchez.
Why This Matters for Workers:
This case demonstrates that patients have rights to be fully informed about medical procedures before they happen. While this isn't a traditional workplace case, it shows how courts will protect people's rights to proper communication and accommodation in professional settings. The ruling reinforces that professionals must follow established standards of care and obtain proper consent before taking actions that affect others.
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Other orders and opinions in Janie Sanchez and Kenneth Adams, Spouse v. Lowry Schaub, M.D., and Kevin Crawford, M.D. from the same court.
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