Posted On: June 29, 2007, 8:50 am CDT

Posted By: GB

Its unfortunate that this case revolves around such a polarizing issue, because its actually kind of interesting. How did the clinic convey the importance of returning ? Was there a language issue, a form signed, etc ?

The mother says she asked for a pelvic exam but then denied permission ? That's a pretty crucial incongruity there. Its likely that if a complete exam was done then ( 10 days before she died ) she wouldn't have died. If she was "confused and disoriented" as the mom says, should she have been given the choice regarding the pelvic exam ? Should ( or did ) the hospital have caught the infection and given aggressive antibiotics anyway, or is that not recomended when the patient is pregnant ? The article also makes it sound like Planned Parenthood is the main target of the suit. I think the blame lies with the victim here, but I am surprised the suit isn't targeted at the Hospital and the doctors. They seem to be more involved in the death, they probably have deeper pockets, and a less dedicated and passionate legal team.