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Article: IN: Dr. fails to 'hide' daughter-Dr.'s addiction: doctrine of 'fraudulent concealment' invoked.
- Article from:
- Medical Law's Regan Report
- Article date:
- October 1, 2006
- Author:
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CASE FACTS: Maryls Battema was a patient of Dr. Boynton Booth (Dr. Boynton). Over the years, he treated her for various dermatological matters, including moles, warts, and hives. The patient had a large birthmark on her neck, chest, and shoulder for which Dr. Boynton could not and did not provide treatment. In 1994, Dr. Sally Booth (Dr. Sally) joined the practice of her father, Dr. Boynton. Dr. Sally's mother, Joann Booth, worked as a nurse for the practice. In late 1995 or early 1996, the patient asked Dr. Boynton if he knew of any new dermatological treatments that could improve the appearance of her birthmark. Dr. Boynton told the patient that Dr. Sally had experience ...