Homeless woman's death in police custody stirs anger in St. Louis

[ElNono]

Homeless woman's death in police custody stirs anger in St. Louis (http://www.latimes.com/news/nation/nationnow/la-na-nn-arizona-birth-control-bill-20120328,0,4080309.story)

The docs really fucked up on this one.

[Winehole23]

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Arizona Senate rejects controversial birth control bill

[Wild Cobra]

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Arizona Senate rejects controversial birth control bill
I don't understand how that kills a homeless woman ElNono.

[TheProfessor]

Here's the actual link (http://www.latimes.com/news/nation/nationnow/la-na-nn-st.-louis-homeless-woman-death20120327,0,171094.story). Very sad, but officers rely on medical determinations by more qualified professionals.

And it may be irrelevant, but why was this woman on the street? The story cites two family members, who apparently are getting ready to sue. Seems odd.

[Wild Cobra]

Here's the actual link (http://www.latimes.com/news/nation/nationnow/la-na-nn-st.-louis-homeless-woman-death20120327,0,171094.story). Very sad, but officers rely on medical determinations by more qualified professionals.

And it may be irrelevant, but why was this woman on the street? The story cites two family members, who apparently are getting ready to sue. Seems odd.
Well, if anyone is to blame, it would be the hospital. Still, you cannot expect perfection, especially if the emergency room was busy that night.

Why didn't she take care of herself before it got this far, and why is it anyone elses responsibility? The human body is complex, and not all symptoms can be properly diagnosed without extensive examination. That is not what an emergency room is for.

As for the family suing... Give me a break. Why was she on the streets instead of with them?

[ElNono]

Sorry for the wrong link... don't know how it happened...

[ElNono]

Well, if anyone is to blame, it would be the hospital. Still, you cannot expect perfection, especially if the emergency room was busy that night.

Why didn't she take care of herself before it got this far, and why is it anyone elses responsibility? The human body is complex, and not all symptoms can be properly diagnosed without extensive examination. That is not what an emergency room is for.

As for the family suing... Give me a break. Why was she on the streets instead of with them?

How was she supposed to take care of internal blood cloths?

[Wild Cobra]

How was she supposed to take care of internal blood cloths?
Shit happens. Why is it someone elses responsibility?

[ChumpDumper]

Shit happens. Why is it someone elses responsibility?Because it's their job.

[ElNono]

Shit happens. Why is it someone elses responsibility?

A doctor is not responsible for accurately diagnosing a patient seeking help in an emergency room?

What's their job then?

[Wild Cobra]

Because it's their job.
Were you there to see what her symptoms were, and how many patients the emergency room had with more pressing symptoms?

[ChumpDumper]

Were you there to see what her symptoms were, and how many patients the emergency room had with more pressing symptoms?Her symptoms are a matter of record. It's not like she wasn't diagnosed.

[Wild Cobra]

I don't recall the technicalities, but there is a type of stroke where clots go to the lungs. This can be sudden. Remember the reporter who died this way when we invaded Iraq?

Emergency rooms are not all knowing and don't have the time to deal with all possibilities when someone doesn't appear to be in a life threatening situation. Remember also, she was said to be homeless, and thought to be on drugs.

Real? Excuse?

Who knows, but without being there, who are we to judge?

[ElNono]

I bet "shit happens" will go well as defense for the upcoming medical malpractice lawsuit...

[Wild Cobra]

Her symptoms are a matter of record. It's not like she wasn't diagnosed.
Yes, and unless someone who sees her record and understands, it does us little good. I'll bet the symptoms were similar of some types of drug use.

[ChumpDumper]

Yes, and unless someone who sees her record and understands, it does us little good. I'll bet the symptoms were similar of some types of drug use.Which drug use?

[Wild Cobra]

Which drug use?
Do you understand the limitations of "I'll Bet?"

[ChumpDumper]

Do you understand the limitations of "I'll Bet?"Oh, so you just made it up.

[Wild Cobra]

Oh, so you just made it up.
I see you don't understand.

[ChumpDumper]

I see you don't understand.You didn't make it up?

Explain.

[ChumpDumper]

Unless you've changed someone's ankle parts, your talking out of your ass.

[Wild Cobra]

You didn't make it up?

Explain.
Did you read the link?

[ChumpDumper]

Did you read the link?Yes.

[Wild Cobra]

Yes.

Can you put two and two together?

[ChumpDumper]

Can you put two and two together?G_DV54ddNHE

[InRareForm]

Shit happens. Why is it someone elses responsibility?

wow :bang

[Wild Cobra Kai]

wow :bang

And they wonder why people think Republicans are assholes and "mean". They aren't their brother's keepers, that's for sure.

[Winehole23]

I wouldn't necessarily blame Republicanism -- Dr. Wild Cobra is one of a kind.

[Wild Cobra]

I wouldn't necessarily blame Republicanism -- Dr. Wild Cobra is one of a kind.
Yes, they broke the mold saying no duplicates of this guy.

[Blake]

Yes, they broke the mold saying no duplicates of this guy.

After which there was much rejoicing

[TeyshaBlue]

My mom said when I was born they threw away the mold. Some of it grew back....Emo Phillips.