When People Die After Crying Out for Help: The Disturbing Case of Lisa Edwards and Others | Summary and Q&A

TL;DR

A series of incidents involving Lisa Edwards, Barbara Dawson, and Earl Moore highlights the dangerous consequences of indifference in the healthcare system.

Key Insights

• 🫡 Healthcare professionals have a duty of care to treat patients with respect, dignity, and compassion.
• 😣 Indifference towards patients can have severe consequences, such as misdiagnosis, delayed treatment, or even death.
• 📞 Advocacy is crucial in ensuring that patients receive proper healthcare and are not subjected to mistreatment.

Transcript

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Questions & Answers

Q: How did Lisa Edwards seek medical attention and what happened to her?

Lisa Edwards, a disabled woman, sought medical attention after experiencing severe abdominal pain during a flight. Despite seeking treatment at two hospitals, she was discharged and later found dead due to a stroke.

Q: What happened to Barbara Dawson when she refused to leave the hospital?

Barbara Dawson was arrested for disorderly conduct when she refused to leave the hospital despite experiencing health issues. She collapsed in the hospital parking lot and died from a blood clot in her lungs.

Q: How was Earl Moore treated by EMS personnel when he called for help?

EMS personnel treated Earl Moore with indifference, insisting that he had to walk to the ambulance despite his weak state due to alcohol withdrawal. He later died from asphyxia while being transported in the ambulance.

Q: What consequences did the individuals responsible for the mistreatment face?

The officers involved in Lisa Edwards' case were placed on administrative leave, while the hospital and its employees faced civil lawsuits. In Barbara Dawson's case, the hospital settled with the family, and two employees faced charges. In Earl Moore's case, the EMS personnel were charged with first-degree murder and held in jail on bail.

Summary & Key Takeaways

• Lisa Edwards, a 60-year-old disabled woman, sought medical attention but was repeatedly dismissed and mistreated by hospital staff and police officers. She was later found dead due to a stroke.

• Barbara Dawson was arrested for disorderly conduct when she refused to leave the hospital despite experiencing severe health issues. She collapsed in the hospital parking lot and died from a blood clot in her lungs.

• Earl Moore, trying to kick alcohol addiction, called for help but was subjected to indifference by EMS personnel. He died of asphyxia while being transported in an ambulance.