My father-in-law died a week after a colonoscopy due to a perforated bowel. It took almost a week for the hospital to acknowledge that something was wrong and by that time his body was so ravaged by infection that nothing could be done. We were told a couple of hours before he died that the infection came from a perforation in the bowel that most likely occurred during the colonoscopy. We did not pursue negligence or malpractice with the hospital as no matter what they did, nothing would bring back my father-in-law. The damage had been done to our family and no amount of "compensation" would ever make it right. Not to mention the last thing we wanted to hear was "sorry". This did cause me to stand up more diligently and be more aggressive in making sure that my family receives the care they deserve. I am much more vocal now if I believe something is wrong. I urge everyone to stand up for your family member when it comes to medical care. Be the advocate! Thank you Dr. Kraman for the work you are doing for full disclosure. It is nice to know that someone out there cares and believes that the patients and families have a right to know if there is a problem.
Thanks Linda for your comments and story. I'm Lawrence Kraman, director of the film and Steve's brother and I share your feelings that more can be done to be proactive when it comes to medical error.
THANK YOU FOR TURNING THE LITE ON:):):)BRAVO
My father-in-law died a week after a colonoscopy due to a perforated bowel. It took almost a week for the hospital to acknowledge that something was wrong and by that time his body was so ravaged by infection that nothing could be done. We were told a couple of hours before he died that the infection came from a perforation in the bowel that most likely occurred during the colonoscopy.
We did not pursue negligence or malpractice with the hospital as no matter what they did, nothing would bring back my father-in-law. The damage had been done to our family and no amount of "compensation" would ever make it right. Not to mention the last thing we wanted to hear was "sorry".
This did cause me to stand up more diligently and be more aggressive in making sure that my family receives the care they deserve. I am much more vocal now if I believe something is wrong. I urge everyone to stand up for your family member when it comes to medical care. Be the advocate!
Thank you Dr. Kraman for the work you are doing for full disclosure. It is nice to know that someone out there cares and believes that the patients and families have a right to know if there is a problem.
Thanks Linda for your comments and story. I'm Lawrence Kraman, director of the film and Steve's brother and I share your feelings that more can be done to be proactive when it comes to medical error.
It isn't completed yet. Scheduled for Fall of this year.
Where is the entire documentary available to watch?