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medical standard in Illinois

54 Illinois opinions name it 3 courts 1970–2026 5 in the last five years

The cases below were cited by Illinois courts in a sentence that names this issue. Sides come from how each citing opinion treated the case (Syfertize flag on that citation), so a case can appear on both: that is where the law is contested. A red or yellow chip is the case's own overall treatment.

Followed or applied (12)

CaseFollowedCited
Dillon v. Evanston Hospitalgreen
ill · 2002 · cited in 7 Illinois opinions naming this issue, 2008–2022
2 sentences

2021See Dillon, 199 Ill. 2d at 495 (holding that an offer of proof was not required because the trial court understood - 34 - 2021 IL App (2d) 191113 that the witness would testify as to the medical standard of care); LaSalle Bank, N.A., 384 Ill.

2021See Dillon, 199 Ill. 2d at 495 (holding that an offer of proof was not required because the trial court understood that the witness would testify as to the medical standard of care); La Salle Bank, N.A., 384 Ill.

47
First National Bank v. Village of Mount Prospectgreen
illappct · 1990 · cited in 4 Illinois opinions naming this issue, 2002–2021
2 sentences

2021App. 3d at 824 (holding that an offer of proof was not required because the trial court knew both the identity of the proposed witness and the subject matter of his proposed testimony); First National Bank of Mount Prospect v. Village of Mount Prospect, 197 Ill.

2021App. 3d at 824 (holding that an offer of proof was not required because the trial court knew both the identity of the proposed witness and the subject matter of his proposed testimony); First National Bank of Mount Prospect v. Village of Mount Prospect, 197 Ill.

44
LaSalle Bank, N.A. v. C/HCA Development Corp.green
illappct · 2008 · cited in 2 Illinois opinions naming this issue, 2021–2021
2 sentences

2021See Dillon, 199 Ill. 2d at 495 (holding that an offer of proof was not required because the trial court understood - 34 - 2021 IL App (2d) 191113 that the witness would testify as to the medical standard of care); LaSalle Bank, N.A., 384 Ill.

2021See Dillon, 199 Ill. 2d at 495 (holding that an offer of proof was not required because the trial court understood that the witness would testify as to the medical standard of care); La Salle Bank, N.A., 384 Ill.

22
Sullivan v. Edward Hospitalgreen
ill · 2004 · cited in 2 Illinois opinions naming this issue, 2011–2011
2 sentences

2011See Sullivan v. Edward Hospital, 209 Ill.2d 100, 112 , 282 Ill.Dec. 348 , 806 N.E.2d 645 (2004) (listing the elements of a medical malpractice claim). *682 This means that the initial review of a potential cause of action for medical malpractice under section 2-622 includes a review of the standard of care.

2011See Sullivan v. Edward Hospital, 209 Ill.2d 100, 112 , 282 Ill.Dec. 348 , 806 N.E.2d 645 (2004) (listing the elements of a medical malpractice claim). *682 This means that the initial review of a potential cause of action for medical malpractice under section 2-622 includes a review of the standard of care.

22
Schmitz v. Binettegreen
illappct · 2006 · cited in 2 Illinois opinions naming this issue, 2007–2007
2 sentences

2007Schmitz v. Binette, 368 Ill.

2007Schmitz v. Binette, 368 Ill.

22
DURAN BY DURAN v. Cullinangreen
illappct · 1997 · cited in 2 Illinois opinions naming this issue, 2002–2002
2 sentences

2002Duran, 286 Ill.App.3d at 1012 , 222 Ill.Dec. 465 , 677 N.E.2d 999 (discussing Ferebee, 736 F.2d 1529 , and the issue of frontier medical inquiries); but see Zayas, 131 Ill.2d at 295 , 137 Ill.

2002Duran, 286 Ill.

22
Brucker v. Mercolagreen
ill · 2007 · cited in 5 Illinois opinions naming this issue, 2007–2011
2 sentences

2007Finally, it is worth noting that, even under the standard proposed by Justice Burke — there must be an allegation that the medical provider committed an error in judgment or breached a medical standard of care ( 227 Ill.2d at 565 , 319 Ill.Dec. at 579 , 886 N.E.2d at 342 (Burke, J., specially concurring)), this complaint alleged an injury arising out of patient care.

2007Finally, it is worth noting that, even under the standard proposed by Justice Burke — there must be an allegation that the medical provider committed an error in judgment or breached a medical standard of care ( 227 Ill.2d at 565 , 319 Ill.Dec. at 579 , 886 N.E.2d at 342 (Burke, J., specially concurring)), this complaint alleged an injury arising out of patient care.

15
In re Estate of McDonaldgreen
illappct · 2021 · cited in 1 Illinois opinions naming this issue, 2021–2021
1 sentence

2021See Dillon, 199 Ill. 2d at 495 (holding that an offer of proof was not required because the trial court understood - 34 - 2021 IL App (2d) 191113 that the witness would testify as to the medical standard of care); LaSalle Bank, N.A., 384 Ill.

11
Wilson v. Central Illinois Public Service Co.green
illappct · 1988 · cited in 1 Illinois opinions naming this issue, 2020–2020
1 sentence

2020However, given the ambiguity of the circuit court’s order denying BG -7- No. 1-20-0131 Medical’s motion to transfer venue and whether it found venue was proper in Cook County based on BG Medical’s residence there previously, we will address the residency pathway. ¶ 21 The residence of a defendant is determined when the plaintiff initiates a lawsuit, “not at the time of service of process or at the time of the accrual of the cause of action.” Wilson v. Central Illinois Public Service Co., 165 Ill.

11
Downey v. Dunningtongreen
illappct · 2008 · cited in 1 Illinois opinions naming this issue, 2014–2014
1 sentence

2014App. 3d 350, 387 , 895 N.E.2d 271, 301 (2008). ¶ 140 In this case, the overarching controversy before the jury concerned whether Eloy complied with the medical standard of care when he treated decedent for her bleeding esophageal varices.

11
Dickerson v. Industrial Commissiongreen
illappct · 1991 · cited in 1 Illinois opinions naming this issue, 2013–2013
1 sentence

2013See Dickerson v. Industrial Commission, 224 Ill.

11
Alm v. Loyola University Medical Centergreen
illappct · 2007 · cited in 1 Illinois opinions naming this issue, 2011–2011
1 sentence

2011Alm v. Loyola University Medical Center, 373 Ill.

11

Distinguished, questioned or overruled (2)

CaseNegativeCited
People v. Zayasgreen
ill · 1989 · cited in 1 Illinois opinions naming this issue, 2002–2002
2 sentences

2002Duran, 286 Ill.App.3d at 1012 , 222 Ill.Dec. 465 , 677 N.E.2d 999 (discussing Ferebee, 736 F.2d 1529 , and the issue of frontier medical inquiries); but see Zayas, 131 Ill.2d at 295 , 137 Ill.

2002Duran, 286 Ill.App.3d at 1012 , 222 Ill.Dec. 465 , 677 N.E.2d 999 (discussing Ferebee, 736 F.2d 1529 , and the issue of frontier medical inquiries); but see Zayas, 131 Ill.2d at 295 , 137 Ill.

11
Adamski v. Tacoma General Hospitalgreen
washctapp · 1978 · cited in 1 Illinois opinions naming this issue, 1980–1980
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Also cited on this issue (30)

CaseCitedYears
Borowski v. Von Solbrig green
ill · 1975
2 sentences

1990(Borowski v. Von Solbrig (1975), 60 Ill. 2d 418, 432 , 328 N.E.2d 301, 305 .) The medical standard of care must be that of a reasonably well-qualified practitioner in the locality where the defendant doctor practices (Purtill v. Hess (1986), 111 Ill. 2d 229, 242 , 489 N.E.2d 867, 872 ) and not merely the subjective standard of one who testifies.

1990(Borowski v. Von Solbrig (1975), 60 Ill. 2d 418, 432 , 328 N.E.2d 301, 305 .) The medical standard of care must be that of a reasonably well-qualified practitioner in the locality where the defendant doctor practices (Purtill v. Hess (1986), 111 Ill. 2d 229, 242 , 489 N.E.2d 867, 872 ) and not merely the subjective standard of one who testifies.

61990–2007
Holzrichter v. Yorath green
illappct · 2013
2 sentences

2022Holzrichter, 2013 IL App (1st) 110287, ¶¶ 84-85 ; McDonald, 2014 IL App (2d) 130401, ¶ 27 .

2016Holzrichter, 2013 IL App (1st) 110287, ¶ 96 . ¶ 28 In McDonald we noted that, while Holzrichter limited itself to its specific facts, it nevertheless stood for the broader principle that section 2-622 can apply to claims other than for medical malpractice, depending on whether the conduct is beyond the ken of a layperson and requires a medical expert’s opinion to help the jurors understand.

22016–2022
People v. Lach green
illappct · 1998
2 sentences

2018“By complying with the statute, the State demonstrates that reasonably protective measures have been taken to ensure that the blood taken from [the] defendant and tested in the hospital lab was not changed or substituted.” Id. ¶ 85 Initially, defendant argues that, under section 11-501.4(a), a chemical test is inadmissible unless the State shows that it was ordered in accordance “with an established medical rule.” He maintains “the statutory phrase ‘the regular course of providing emergency medical treatment’ - 16 - relates to a uniform standard applicable to emergency medical providers throug

2017"By complying with the statute, the State demonstrates that reasonably protective measures have been taken to ensure that the blood taken from [the] defendant and tested in the hospital lab was not changed or substituted." Id. *1105 ¶ 85 Initially, defendant argues that, under section 11-501.4(a), a chemical test is inadmissible unless the State shows that it was ordered in accordance "with an established medical rule." He maintains "the statutory phrase 'the regular course of providing emergency medical treatment' relates to a uniform standard applicable to emergency medical providers through

22017–2018
Orlak v. Loyola University Health System green
ill · 2007
2 sentences

2011Thus, injuries caused by the mistake of a nonmedically-trained assistant in selling nutritional supplements (as in Brucker ), by the failure of a hospital to notify a former patient of the need for testing (as in Orlak ), by the disclosure of confidential information during the treatment of another patient (as in Miller ), or by the deliberate falsification of test results (as in Walsh ) have all been deemed to be "arising out of patient care." As we have stated, the standard incorporates "any injuries that have their origin in, or are incidental to, a patient's medical care and treatment." Or

2011Thus, injuries caused by the mistake of a nonmedically-trained assistant in selling nutritional supplements (as in Brucker ), by the failure of a hospital to notify a former patient of the need for testing (as in Orlak ), by the disclosure of confidential information during the treatment of another patient (as in Miller ), or by the deliberate falsification of test results (as in Walsh ) have all been deemed to be "arising out of patient care." As we have stated, the standard incorporates "any injuries that have their origin in, or are incidental to, a patient's medical care and treatment." Or

22011–2011
Simmons v. University of Chicago Hospitals & Clinics green
ill · 1994
2 sentences

2004The Belfield standard was also discussed in an appeal from a medical malpractice judgment, Simmons, 162 Ill. 2d at 12-13 , 642 N.E.2d at 112 , after the plaintiffs’ attorney drew attention to the defendants’ failure to call as witnesses other physicians and hospital employees who were on duty at the time of the alleged medical error.

2004The Belfield standard was also discussed in an appeal from a medical malpractice judgment, Simmons, 162 Ill. 2d at 12-13 , 642 N.E.2d at 112 , after the plaintiffs’ attorney drew attention to the defendants’ failure to call as witnesses other physicians and hospital employees who were on duty at the time of the alleged medical error.

22004–2004
Donaldson v. Central Illinois Public Service Co. green
ill · 2002
2 sentences

2002Donaldson , 199 Ill. 2d at 84-85 ; see also Linstrom v. Han , No. 1-00-4028, slip op. at 9 (August 29, 2002)(extrapolation is a generally accepted technique in cases that involve a question to which medical science lacks a clear answer).

2002Donaldson, 199 Ill. 2d at 84-85 ; see also Linstrom v. Han, No. 1 — 00 — 4028, slip op. at 9 (August 29, 2002) (extrapolation is a generally accepted technique in cases that involve a question to which medical science lacks a clear answer).

22002–2002
JACKSON BY JACKSON v. Michael Reese Hosp. and Medical Center green
illappct · 1997
2 sentences

1999Jackson, 294 Ill.

1999Jackson, 294 Ill.

21999–1999
Cohen v. Smith green
illappct · 1995
2 sentences

1998Cohen , 269 Ill.

1998Cohen, 269 Ill.

21998–1998
Smith v. Department of Registration & Education green
ill · 1952
2 sentences

1978In Smith v. Department of Registration & Education (1952), 412 Ill. 332, 346 , 106 N.E. 2d 722 , on a similar set of facts, the supreme court reversed a finding in favor of the Department, saying: “The record is completely silent as to any expert testimony relating to the respondent’s professional conduct; or relating to his diagnosis of Mrs. Boehne, whether honest or fraudulent; or relating to the medicinal or therapeutic value of the ‘Koch Treatment.’ The medical hearing committee undertook to draw upon their own professional skill and scientific training to produce the findings entered agai

1978In Smith v. Department of Registration & Education (1952), 412 Ill. 332, 346 , 106 N.E. 2d 722 , on a similar set of facts, the supreme court reversed a finding in favor of the Department, saying: “The record is completely silent as to any expert testimony relating to the respondent’s professional conduct; or relating to his diagnosis of Mrs. Boehne, whether honest or fraudulent; or relating to the medicinal or therapeutic value of the ‘Koch Treatment.’ The medical hearing committee undertook to draw upon their own professional skill and scientific training to produce the findings entered agai

21978–1994
Comte v. O'NEIL green
illappct · 1970
2 sentences

1978App. 2d 450 , 261 N.E.2d 21 .) Accordingly, since there was no expert testimony that Dr. Steiner’s conduct violated the proper medical standard of care, the directed verdict in his favor was also correct under the Pedrick rule.

1976App. 2d 450 , 261 N.E.2d 21 .) There is therefore no expert medical testimony that Dr. Harmon’s examination violated the proper medical standard of care.

21976–1978
cluster 10851736 neutral
·
1 sentence

2026Our review of the record establishes that the exhibit at issue was, in fact, admitted and that the evidence of guilt was overwhelming. ¶ 33 Affirmed. 13 No. 1-23-0538 People v. Lanigan, 2026 IL App (1st) 230538 Decision Under Review: Appeal from the Circuit Court of Cook County, No. 18-CR- 12771; the Hon.

12026–2026
McDonald v. Lipov green
illappct · 2014
1 sentence

2022Holzrichter, 2013 IL App (1st) 110287, ¶¶ 84-85 ; McDonald, 2014 IL App (2d) 130401, ¶ 27 .

12022–2022
Clayton v. County of Cook green
illappct · 2004
2 sentences

2014In this vein, the court concluded that a “mistrial is warranted when the Rule 213 violation is of such character and magnitude as to deprive a party of a fair trial and the party seeking the mistrial demonstrates actual prejudice as a result.” (Internal quotation marks omitted.) Id. at 381 , 805 N.E.2d at 234 . ¶ 76 In this case, Fakes’ medical malpractice suit claimed that Eloy’s failure to comply with the appropriate medical standard of care resulted in decedent’s preventable death.

2014In this vein, the court concluded that a “mistrial is warranted when the Rule 213 violation is of such character and magnitude as to deprive a party of a fair trial and the party seeking the mistrial demonstrates actual prejudice as a result.” (Internal quotation marks omitted.) Id. at 381 , 805 N.E.2d at 234 . ¶ 76 In this case, Fakes’ medical malpractice suit claimed that Eloy’s failure to comply with the appropriate medical standard of care resulted in decedent’s preventable death.

12014–2014
Kaufmann v. Schroeder green
ill · 2011
2 sentences

2011Thus, injuries caused by the mistake of a nonmedically-trained assistant in selling nutritional supplements (as in Brucker ), by the failure of a hospital to notify a former patient of the need for testing (as in Orlak ), by the disclosure of confidential information during the treatment of another patient (as in Miller ), or by the deliberate falsification of test results (as in Walsh ) have all been deemed to be "arising out of patient care." As we have stated, the standard incorporates "any injuries that have their origin in, or are incidental to, a patient's medical care and treatment." Or

2011Thus, injuries caused by the mistake of a nonmedically-trained assistant in selling nutritional supplements (as in Brucker ), by the failure of a hospital to notify a former patient of the need for testing (as in Orlak ), by the disclosure of confidential information during the treatment of another patient (as in Miller ), or by the deliberate falsification of test results (as in Walsh ) have all been deemed to be "arising out of patient care." As we have stated, the standard incorporates "any injuries that have their origin in, or are incidental to, a patient's medical care and treatment." Or

12011–2011
Jones v. Rallos green
illappct · 2006
1 sentence

2009Jones I, 373 Ill.

12009–2009
Richard Leander Ferebee, Jr. v. Chevron Chemical Company green
cadc · 1984
1 sentence

2002Duran, 286 Ill.App.3d at 1012 , 222 Ill.Dec. 465 , 677 N.E.2d 999 (discussing Ferebee, 736 F.2d 1529 , and the issue of frontier medical inquiries); but see Zayas, 131 Ill.2d at 295 , 137 Ill.

12002–2002
Paganelis v. Industrial Commission green
ill · 1989
1 sentence

1995Similarly, our supreme court in Paganelis v. Industrial Comm’n (1989), 132 Ill. 2d 468 , found that voluntary intoxication that is the sole cause of the injury provides the employer with a defense to a worker’s compensation claim.

11995–1995
Mazzone v. Holmes green
illappct · 1990
11994–1994
Farney v. Anderson green
illappct · 1978
11994–1994
Purtill v. Hess green
ill · 1986
11990–1990
Piano v. Davison green
illappct · 1987
11990–1990
Stevens v. Sadiq green
illappct · 1988
11990–1990
Probus v. Brown neutral
illappct · 1975
11990–1990
Green v. Hussey green
illappct · 1970
11989–1989
Olander v. Johnson neutral
illappct · 1930
11988–1988
Holtzman v. Hoy green
ill · 1886
11988–1988
Rudolph N. Thornton v. Honorable Howard F. Corcoran green
cadc · 1969
11979–1979
Schyman v. Department of Registration & Education green
illappct · 1956
11978–1978
Muscarello v. Peterson green
ill · 1960
11976–1976
Graham v. St. Luke's Hospital green
illappct · 1964
11970–1970

Statutes the citing opinions construe

IL § 735 ILCS 5/2-622 (12) IL § 735 ILCS 5/2-619 (11) IL § 735 ILCS 5/13-212 (6) IL § 735 ILCS 5/2-615 (6) IL § 820 ILCS 305/1 (6) IL § 735 ILCS 5/13-215 (4) IL § 740 ILCS 110/1 (4) IL § 225 ILCS 100/1 (3) IL § 225 ILCS 60/1 (3) IL § 225 ILCS 60/22 (3) IL § 745 ILCS 10/8-101 (3) IL § 820 ILCS 305/2 (3)

Counted by distinct opinions that both name this issue and are annotated to the section; sections every opinion cites regardless of issue are not filtered here, so read the counts against the total above.

Where else courts name it

OH 182 (1976–2026) TX 80 (1967–2025) IL 54 (1970–2026) NY 33 (1949–2024) MN 32 (1956–2026) HI 30 (1970–2024) GA 28 (1975–2025) MS 24 (1982–2026) CA 24 (1973–2025) CT 20 (1996–2019) NJ 19 (1950–2025) PA 19 (1984–2023) FL 18 (1968–2025) IA 16 (1995–2026) TN 13 (1978–2024) LA 13 (1983–2025) KY 13 (1993–2026) MI 11 (1975–2024) WI 10 (1988–2023) AZ 10 (1968–2018) IN 9 (2010–2026) MO 9 (1983–2023) WA 8 (1973–2023) WY 7 (1998–2022) WV 7 (1983–2010) MT 7 (1976–2023) NC 6 (1993–2025) NE 6 (1990–2025) MD 6 (1993–2018) UT 6 (2002–2022) OR 5 (1970–2015) AL 5 (1984–2005) KS 4 (1980–2025) AR 4 (1980–2014) DC 4 (1979–2007) ID 3 (1975–1986) MA 3 (1995–2008) OK 3 (1929–2001) NH 2 (1986–2016) VA 2 (2009–2009) SD 2 (2000–2008) NM 2 (1963–2017)

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