The Virginia Court of Appeals just came down with an opinion in Loudoun Eye Care v. Bartin that is incredibly important for medical malpractice claims. The case before the Court concerned a patient (Bartin) who received the services of Loudoun Eye Care ("LEC") for several treatments relating to his eyes. After some treatment, the treating doctor referred Bartin to a specialist to treat Bartin's condition. After referral back, the LEC's doctors treated Bartin and - ultimat

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