Question: Dr. Smith has a medical practice in a small town with limited physicians. Joe Jones went to his office without an appointment and advised the

Dr. Smith has a medical practice in a small town with limited physicians. Joe Jones went to his office without an appointment and advised the receptionist that he was extremely ill, had a fever and chest pains. The receptionist knew Dr. Smith did not care for Joe Jones and did not place Mr. Jones on the patient list but also did not tell him that they would not see him. He died in the waiting room. Can his family sue Dr. Smith for negligence?

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