Opinion ID: 1656455
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Text: ¶ 2. Dr. Quesnel was the exclusive provider of obstetric and gynecological services at SPCH, a public hospital which is a governmental entity under the MTCA. Dr. Quesnel was Wright's obstetrician and treated Wright from her first trimester of pregnancy forward. Eight months into her pregnancy, Wright presented to Dr. Quesnel with high blood pressure and possible pre-eclampsia. [1] Dr. Quesnel did not hospitalize Wright but sent her home for bed rest. Wright saw Dr. Quesnel again three days later, and was again ordered to bed rest. Three days later, Wright again saw Dr. Quesnel, this time with severe pain that began early that morning at home. Dr. Quesnel determined that the fetus had died in her womb. ¶ 3. After motions for summary judgments were filed, the circuit court ruled that, based on the employment contract between Dr. Quesnel and SPCH, and on the fact that Dr. Quesnel received compensation only from SPCH, Dr. Quesnel was a full-time SPCH employee and was shielded from liability under the MTCA. [2] Wright appeals.