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Hospital Workers ignore dying woman in the ER. Is this an isolated case or a bigger problem with ER care?

Thu, 14 Jun 2007 10:08:49 -0400

News channels are buzzing with the case of a dying woman who was ignored by hospital workers in a hospital ER as she vomited up blood. Her loved ones actually called 911 from the emergency room to try and get her help, but the woman died in the waiting room. Was this an isolated case of negligence or is this indicative of the state of ER care in the US today?

Dealing with the Death of a Loved One

Sat, 27 Jan 2007 19:34:32 -0500

Almost everyone has been faced with the despair and depression that accompanies the final days of a loved one.

To start healing after the dying and death of a family member or friend, it helps to share our experiences with others. Please feel free to add your personal story here so we can support each other and work toward healing.

How do you feel about Hospitals 'Dumping' Homeless on Skid Row?

Fri, 24 Mar 2006 17:08:25 -0500

Shocking video surveillance footage has surfaced showing a woman, clad only in a hospital gown and slippers, being left by a taxi in Los Angeles' dangerous Skid Row area. She wanders, disoriented, for several minutes before being ushered to safety by local mission staff [see ABC News article].