Patient John visits his doctor, Doctor Robert, a family practitioner.

John presentswith jaundice and back pain. Dr. Robert suggest John take Over the Counter Pain meds and make a follow up appointment ifhe feelsno improvement in a week.

John takes Tylenol as directed. No improvement.

John seeks an appointmentbut it takestwo week to get one with Dr. Robert

Dr. Robert suggests a consultation with a Gastroenterologist. Two weeks later John sees the GI doctor and is diagnosedwith Stage 4 Pancreaticcancer. John passed away 11 months later.

John's heirs bring a lawsuitagainstDr, Robert.

Does John's family have a case?

If so, based on what theory?

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