Washington v. Washington Hospital Center: What was the hospital's alleged negligence in this case? What arguments did the hospital make in support of its assertion that it did not act negligently? Based on the court's reasoning, if one hospital in the community purchases a new, expensive piece of medical equipment, does that mean that other hospitals that do not purchase the equipment are negligent? If professional associations recommend the purchase of the equipment, does that mean that hospitals that ignore the recommendations are negligent?

Washington v. Washington Hosp. Center, 579 A.2d 177(D.C.1990)