Sues for wrongful death

[Ive always been a dreamer]

Yes, I understand that & understand that we are talking about the treatment of the UC before the pneumonia developed. I believe he was supposed to have his large intestine removed but then the pneumonia developed. I just wonder how exactly it should have been prevented given the issue of the RA medication. I also personally find some of the language used distressingly emotive. Of course he was sick; he was dying.

The way I understand what I have read about the basis of the 'wrongful death' lawsuit is at the time this doctor was treating Glenn that he was not, in fact, dying; furthermore the complaint alledges that if he had been properly diagnosed and all of his symptoms had been properly treated at that time, then his 'wrongful death' would have been prevented.

Yes, she does have access information that we don't have, but that doesn't mean she's automatically right. I feel bad for everything she and her family have suffered, but that doesn't mean I blindly agree with her actions. As I said, I don't know enough to comment one way or another. I can't say that it's right or wrong. I know nothing about Cindy Frey, other than, as others have commented, she seems to be a positive person, and I'm sure she's been through a lot. If, indeed, there was negligence, then I'm glad she's doing it. But I also feel that the amount of malpractice suits in this country is disturbing. So, either way, I feel sad.

Of course, I don't believe anyone here is claiming that Cindy is automatically right or that we are blindly agreeing with her actions. However, at this point, I choose to believe that there must be some merit to her complaints and that she or her attorney's would not file a frivolous lawsuit. As others have said, why would she put herself and her children through this public anguish if she doesn't believe she has a case? None of us knows either side, and the outcome is for the courts to decide. However, I do hope that this can be settled out of court to spare us the public spectacle about the gory details of Glenn's last months.

[Freypower]

The way I understand what I have read about the basis of the 'wrongful death' lawsuit is at the time this doctor was treating Glenn that he was not, in fact, dying; furthermore the complaint alledges that if he had been properly diagnosed and all of his symptoms had been properly treated at that time, then his 'wrongful death' would have been prevented.



Of course, I don't believe anyone here is claiming that Cindy is automatically right or that we are blindly agreeing with her actions. However, at this point, I choose to believe that there must be some merit to her complaints and that she or her attorney's would not file a frivolous lawsuit. As others have said, why would she put herself and her children through this public anguish if she doesn't believe she has a case? None of us knows either side, and the outcome is for the courts to decide. However, I do hope that this can be settled out of court to spare us the public spectacle about the gory details of Glenn's last months.

I was talking about the prevention of the pneumonia. I wondered how they were supposed to have prevented it given the already weakened immune system. Incorrect diagnosis is another thing, of course. I also do realise that the language used about his state of health then refers to this specific period; however I still found it extremely distressing to read.

I'm not going into any more back & forth on the merits of this. Like others I also hope it is settled quickly.

[Ive always been a dreamer]

But FP, allegedly one of his symptoms that this doctor ignored was the respiratory issues. I assume the complaint is that if this had been treated right away, then the pneumonia would have been prevented.

[Dawn]

I don't think we will hear much more than what has been released publically to date unless some one leaks additional details which I truly hope won't happen.

What I am confiused about is the timeline for the two bouts of pneumonia. It sounds like they were very close together which would certainly be a very tough spot to be in IMHO.

[Freypower]

But FP, allegedly one of his symptoms that this doctor ignored was the respiratory issues. I assume the complaint is that if this had been treated right away, then the pneumonia would have been prevented.

Yes, I see that. I take your point.

[Glennsallnighter]

My father got pneumonia last summer. it started with a chesty cough. 24 hours later he was in hospital. He spent 4 weeks there and another 4 weeks in the nursing home before he died. How did he catch it? No one has a clue as he rarely left the house and it was the middle of summer. None of the people who visited the house (us, carers, physio, the odd neighbour) had it or could have transmitted it to him. Point is we just don't know. Its quite possible NOBODY knows how Glenn caught it. Suppose someone close to him like a family member just spoke to someone who was incubating the bacteria, the bacteria transferred to them, they spoke to Glenn later that day. It happens. Even with the best possible care it can happen. Nobody wants it to. But it did

Hell I don't know what I'm trying to say here at all

[Freypower]

My father got pneumonia last summer. it started with a chesty cough. 24 hours later he was in hospital. He spent 4 weeks there and another 4 weeks in the nursing home before he died. How did he catch it? No one has a clue as he rarely left the house and it was the middle of summer. None of the people who visited the house (us, carers, physio, the odd neighbour) had it or could have transmitted it to him. Point is we just don't know. Its quite possible NOBODY knows how Glenn caught it. Suppose someone close to him like a family member just spoke to someone who was incubating the bacteria, the bacteria transferred to them, they spoke to Glenn later that day. It happens. Even with the best possible care it can happen. Nobody wants it to. But it did

Hell I don't know what I'm trying to say here at all

I know what you mean.

I also wonder was it the gastroentrologist's role to identify the respiratory problem. I suppose if it wasn't his role, someone else in the hospital should have. I don't know. Was it really 'ignored' as is claimed or did it happen to fast for anything to be done. As I already said, the immune system was so weakened that he was more vulnerable to it.

[Brooke]

Another thing with pneumonia is that the less active you are, the worse it can become and harder to get over. Just laying around causes it to settle in your lungs. We know Glenn was bedridden at this time.

[Dawn]

Poor Glenn. I feel so sad ... there are no words.

[redstorm1968]

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