Missouri Court of Appeals January 21, 2004, 25720 (Freeman Health System v. Wass)

ROBERT S. BARNEY, Presiding Judge.

Appellant Louis A. Wass, Jr., (“Appellant”) suffered a serious injury and received medical care in a facility owned by Respondent, Freeman Health System (“Freeman”). Prior to his treatment at Respondent’s facility, Appellant signed an admittance form stating that he would be responsible for the costs of his medical care.