I'm an R.N. and I have been lied on by other nurses and a few doctors to cover their own arses. THANK GOD I always had a witness that stood up for me and told the truth.
I personally had the honor of knowing Anna Pierce aka Patty Duke. I met her in Couer D' Alene, Id. I worked for Kirby Vaccums and cold called her to set an appointment to show her the Kirby and clean her carpets and she excepted and bought a Kirby. Seen her many times in the store with her husband and she invited me to a bbq at her house. She was truly a kind hearted, sweet and beautiful woman. R.I.P. my friend Anna Pierce aka Patty Duke
As a nurse during this time 1988 things were different than today. We titrated morphine drips and it went per nurses discretion. Patient came first and their needs were met. It was very rare a nurse was sued. Today everyone criticizes nurses which I believe is very sad. This nurse kept this woman comfortable which were her orders.
Nurses, cops, teachers, clergymen…all the people on whom society depends most heavily, they’re under attack these dark days, and then we wonder why they can’t get good people to take these jobs. And we go through life feeling under siege as a result. Solutions, I have none, but I pray for those who serve others, and for those who need their service.
Those were the days when patients were seen by doctors, not "hospitalists," and nurse's judgments were trusted. Patients were really cared for. Now, even in the small town hospital located where I live, patients feel like they are being left alone. Everything is so clinical, and the doctors are in and out so fast that you barely see them. Getting a doctor to approve an order takes forever. It's just not as personal as it should be.
@@wendycarstens8185reminds me how the rns in Columbus hospital all gave the higher dose morphine and dr got off from court charges though he made higher dose order. I’m an lpn and that hospital now hires lpns where others don’t. The initials don’t say whether a nurse is competent.
Wow! America watched her as a teen growing up! Patty Lane and her 'identical cousin' entertained us! People don't realize what a difficult task it is to play two characters in the same movie. Patty Duke nailed every role she portrayed! R.I.P. Patty.
Love all movies with Patty Duke. She was a great actress, so real and genuine. RIP Patty. Your legacy will always be remembered. Thank you for your amazing performances.
I feel like If she was like that Angel of Death nurse in the headlines that intentionally killed patients..she would not have left proof or kept records of meds given ..meds just would have mysteriously been missing ..
It's all so stupid because they are telling these outrages lies about this good nurse and accusing her of murder when the doctor said the patient only had 24 hours to live. Stuff like this is what's wrong with our world. Why are humans so messed up? Did they even think of her husband and her children - no.
When making a DNR with a loved one who is terminal complete it with CC. DO NOT RESUSCITATE COMPASSIONATE CARE. That means keeping them comfortable with drugs so they can pass in peace.
I can't thank you enough for uploading this. The woman killed was the Mother of my Father's lifelong friend. This nurse got away scott free and the woman she killed would have survived several years had she not been murdered. She was exhumed and several professionals testified she would have lived. Her death set off a generational curse. Not long after, one of her sons took his own life. A few years ago, her other son (my Dad's best friend) also took his own life. I believe knowing their Mom could have survived after all this, was likely more than they could handle. That poor family never got justice. I can't help but notice this movie depicted her as a very elderly woman in that bed. She was 51. Not 151. This movie really hurt her family. I've always wanted to see it though. Thank you.
You're welcome. If I had a connection to this case, as you do, I'd absolutely want to see the movie too. I'm glad I could make that happen. You're absolutely right about the victim's appearance in the film; she does not look 51. I suppose that was a choice by the filmmakers to keep viewers sympathetic to Anne Capute's situation. Too sad about the suicides. I had no idea.
I don't understand how one doctor can say she was terminal and another can say she would have lived for many more years. That's a big difference. But what bothers me is the fact that Ann wasn't the last nurse to give the medication. If she wasn't the last one to give the medication then how could she be the one to be considered guilty of murder? It seems to me that if it's true that she would have lived several more years then someone should be held responsible, but not this nurse. Either the nurse who wrote in the chart to make the patient comfortable OR the doctor who is SUPPOSED to be in charge of the patient's care. It's terrible what the patient's family have been through. All that heartbreak in one family.
It looks a lot like Anne was a victim too. The hospital needed someone to shoulder the blame. After all, they couldn't very well accuse their good doctor, could they now? Being 'just an LPN' made Anne Capute a sitting duck. And shame on the DA or was he an ADA?
The doctor said the patient was going to pass away in 24 hours and then he turned around and said he didn't say that or say that he told the nurses to give her anything she wanted and make her comfortable. That's just absurd and terrible what they put this nurse through.
I have watched my grandmother, my wife's grandfather, and my long time assistant and friend die from cancer. In all instances, it wasn't necessarily the cancer that forced their last breath. Its the increasing pain management that generally causes their death. More often than not, they could technically live longer, without the pain management. But it would be impossible to stand the pain. Whether it's said out loud or not, we all know the truth. When it comes to incurable cancer, there is no point in suffering through every ounce of pain, misery, and delirium... for some skewed ethical reason.
Wow, I just happened to think about this movie, saw it one time on TV and loved it! Checked to see if it was on here and was just posted, thanks for putting it up!
You're welcome. I was surprised not to find the movie on UA-cam, which is why I posted it. Judging by the number of views, it seems like people were waiting for it.
Having just seen another true story about an LPN/LVN and the death of a patient, it seems to me that the lowest grade 'nurse' is given too much responsibility....and becomes the scapegoat imo
I’m an lpn and I worked with alit rns . I quit my hospital job when I saw RNs who were new “killing” my iv patients because they had to initiate the ivs as ohio did not allow lpns to work on picc lines anyways I quit when I realized I had no control what an rn could do to my patients.
I am surprised I never heard of this case, I am a native born Bostonian and have lived in the area most of my life. I am also an RN and worked as a med/surg nurse in the DC metro area before returning north. I no longer work in the field, the stress became too much and the bullying was ridiculous. I do appreciate your posting this, though. This is tough to watch and just the kind of role Patty could master. I love all her movies.
Yes definitely being a nurse is very stressful.O was a supervisor for many yrs in many different settings my favorite was cardiac , it’s not my work only my well being .I try to rem about the lord n find peace but at this time in my life I truly believe that I can’t handle one more stressful moment from this world.
Thank you for this!!! My second movie I've watched in years recently. . Interesting...you would think she would have been a bit kinder to her husband. Its hard to find a decent, stable man that is in it for the ups and downs life throws at you.
A nurse told me they gave my Dad the maximum amount allowed of morphine. She did say it was to "hasten his death" and to keep him comfortable. I assumed since my Dad had been failing from dementia, he was dying. He did not have a great quality of life, but there is no way it would be okay to die of an overdose of morphine.
Absolutely agree no one should ever give pass the protocol every nurse has perimeters . But not likely go over 2 mg every 6 hrs n pen as needed watch pro order n straight order n not to exceed this amt in 24 hrs to promote comfort from pain. Monitor vials before given watch respiration hold if less then 15 per/min
I agree and I'm very sorry. If you can watch some of the Dr Husel trial same thing 3xcept with fentanyl...it's livestreaming mon to Thursday. People actually think this is ok😡
@@Fti193 Naxalone reverses morphine this patient obviously required this intervention. I no because l have had to administer this medication Naxalone to a patient on a graesby pump given stat means immediately following policies and procedures regarding morphine overdose side effects respiration rate 6 bpm.
One thing about Patty Duke is she had raging manic-depression/bipolar and would go on mean rages. Took her nearly her whole life to admit it to herself and get help. I can tell in her movies when it was affecting her. But she was a gifted actress.
No she did not consider or acknowledge the fact that it is illegal to administer such a high dose of morphine in the amount of time she did. Let alone a nurse should not consider over hearing a conversation as an actual order to administer such a high dose of morphine as she did that's my point. Cancer patients are yes given sedation such as medazolam with pain medications to prevent over use of morphine. Main side effect to consider bradycardia if this occurs administer a small dose of Naxalone according to the clinical principals and protocols. Then inform the Doctor.
@@kiaclarke3406 Back in the day, cancer was a death sentence. I remember those days. I am tremendously gratefull for the advances in medicine that have increased survival chances substantially. Back then, however, cancer patients often died in excruciating pain. Doctors, even back then, spent less time with their patients than did nurses - who bore witness to the torture inflicted on patients by doctors' order. Here in Canada, it is now possible for patients to end their lives via doctor-assisted suicided. This is possible because nurses such as Anne Capute testified to the horrors they had witnessed as a result of doctors' orders. Sometimes, the law is in fact an ass.
@@pirbird14 You obviously no NOTHING about medication particularly IM or IV morphine . Anne Capute listened to a doctor's instruction when she obviously did not NO the actual administration the DOCTOR ordered. As an Ex-RN all medication instructions should be administered either by prescription phone orders and opiods are administered by checking last dose given and by two RNs. Obviously this was not done that's why the patient died because Anne Capute over heard a conversation between a RN and DOCTOR. This is not how professionals behave on ward duty when providing care for patients. I am 68 next month . I have been nursing since 22 years old. Started as a Nurses Aide and have a bachelor's degree a comprehensive nurse. I do not reccommend Anne Capute actions as a positive reliable person to be providing care for patients in a public hospital. You obviously no NOTHING about responsibility and accountability. Your rant is upholding CRAP. Go get EXPERIENCE before SHARING your BULLSHIT.
I noticed that the order stated the morphine be administered subcutaneous...but Annie actually administered it in her vein...subcutaneous is administered in a fatty area...maybe they didn't have a medical consultant present when they were filming...the doctor lied about what he ordered...welcome to the "old boys club"...
The doctor was wrong to say she only had hours to live, He should of set times & doses as when to give and as nurses they should of known when to give morphine& how much.
Morphine is overused in hospitals. But at times you have to put the patient first. No patient wants to be in pain when they are in a critical condition. No one wants to die in pain that's cruel. But you do have to use your brain and not your heart. Otherwise you can end up making mistakes.
@@kiaclarke3406 I disagree don't let them lie there in pain take away their pain.. Isn't that why cancer patient's are put into a drug induced coma state near end of life? Every family member of my own and friend's family members they have been sedated when their pain was too severe..
This is a movie, fashioned by those in the film industry, motivated by their own agenda. It is meant to trigger one's emotions... Having read alot of the comments, it seems inappropriate to assume anything about the real case and all the people involved. I'm saddened by the knowledge that family members of the real patient suffered deeply, and the further tragedies that followed were immeasurable. Sincere condolences 🙏
It’s the dramatization people are commenting on because that’s the video content. I’m sure we all feel for anyone who loses a family member no matter the circumstances. But don’t assume too much and get depressed about human nature over UA-cam comments. It’s never that simple. TV movies are always oversimplifications anyway, but maybe that’s their whole appeal.
This stuff still goes on. No one likes to take responsibility when things go sideways. Nothing is 100 percent 100 percent of the time especially in high stress environments. Everyone learns from these situations. Hopefully the doctor involved learned to check and sign his orders and hopefully the nurses refuse to take responsibility for any injection, medication etc without their signature. CYA always get it in writing it makes things very clear and you can back track to see where things fall apart and make the appropriate changes as a team. Shit does happen.
Anne Capute sure was a blabber mouth and became the prime defendant. If in legal troubles the best thing to do is say nothing. Talk only to the lawyer. Because if you say nothing, you lose nothing.
Interesting. I remember a book out at the time called 'Nurse'. It was written by a Cancer ward Nurse in the US. She openly admitted Drs & Nurses agreed on & overdosed patients who were very near the end. She said they called it 'snowing'.
Such a great actress & seems a wonderful person. ❤ She sure is missed. I remember watching re-runs of The Patty Duke show. She was always amazing in any role she played. We miss you Patty Duke 🕯️
In the 1980's my dad was dying a horrible death of cancer... the Dr helped hi--so he stopped suffering--his pain so bad he screamed..Cancer ate out of his body--it was all in his bones...Thank God for tat Dr,,
When I see a prosecutor smirk, I would have a tendency to acquit unless the evidence is overwhelming and could easily secure a conviction without that prosecutor.
This movie makes me glad, I didn't go into the health care industry. Nor did my son, who was studying to be a doctor. He went into business instead, and got promoted. This movie makes me extremely relieved he did.
When i nursed there was a registered nursing sister who did uthanasi to suffering, and terminal patients. We woved silence. I do believe that every ill person deservers mercy when it gets too bad. Not saying its right, but i understand it all too well.😢
I just love Patty Duke movies! She was a phenomenal actress!! She did amazing with the accent in this movie as well! I think it would be so hard to speak with an accent like that!
Oregon has had legal "assisted death" for some time. You had to be a resident for awhile to do it. Now people don't have to be residents to get a assisted death Doctor in Oregon. It is a complicated subject.
Si yo fuera paciente de cáncer, (espero no serlo nunca con la gracia de Dios) agradecería a la enfermera que me aliviara el dolor, aunque eso significara que se acortara mi vida. Vivir con dolor no es vida, es martirio. Mi hermano murió de cáncer y todavía recuerdo los dolores que padecía y a veces ni la morfina se los quitaba.
Sorry I have no sympathy for this woman. If this movie is accurate then she should have at minimum lost her nursing license permanently. She didn’t follow the orders recorded in the medical record. She took no responsibility even if it was a tragic error. Anyone with common sense wouldn’t do what she did. If it wasn’t intentional it was amazingly stupid. “He told me to give her whatever she needed?” What nurse would follow that? Even if she were dying you don’t give that much. The RN was ultimately responsible as well
Patty Duke is one of the greatest actresses. Every movie she was in was fabulous. We didn't finish watching it because the picture quality was very bad.
I wonder how this ever became a problem. The woman was going to die in a day or two. Seems the best humane treatment she could have received was one of comfort, by morphine to stop the pain. My gut feeling is that some lawyer got "wind" of this and used this to advance his own professional interests. My gut feeling also tells me that the hospitals administrator is trying to maximize the billables on any patient as much as they can. Suffering to them means $$$$$$. So, keep them alive.
That nursing business is something you have to be careful with, people you help will lie on you and get you fired even in a nursing home. That is what happen to me, never went back in that field again I took a job driving a school bus.
If this was a true story. Listening to doctor's orders is not a doctor's responsibility to the actual administration of medication whether it is prescribed written or orally. A nurse's responsibility is the actual administration of medication. A nurse's responsibility is to maintain the safety of patient's wellness and wellbeing. A RN has the responsibility to monitor which means observations are vital to understanding side effects of medications and implementing them to policy and procedures to the actual diagnosis of the patient. As an ex RN l would have reported this incident without hesitation to the manager doctor and duty nurse manager. This nurse is irresponsible and yes should be disciplined. I personally would not work with someone like nurse Anne Capute.
The patient was dying and she was in severe pain. The nurse followed doctor's orders. The patient was free from pain, then fell asleep and died peacefully. This happens in hospitals routinely.
I too have a lot questions about the idea that “ they’re dying anyway give them a little more medicine “ I think of George the fifth and his dr death the nurse there refused to administer
Loved the film. I'm so happy she was believed and that she could go back into nursing that she really loves Patty Duke, is a lovely wonderful actress and I love watching her . I loved the ending 😮😊❤😊❤
I have to say that that bed scene where hubby is singing, "It's Howdy Doody time", as he's trying to get her into a romantic mood, while Ann Murray is singing, "You Needed Me", in the background, is the most barfable 🤢 seduction scene ever.
The only murder here, was Patty Duke imitating a Boston accent. Otherwise the story is based on an all-too-true event in Taunton, Massachusetts. Well done, Patty Duke.
This happened to my mother. Almost happened to me with my first surgery. I think my family reacts differently to some medications. Perhaps that happened here.
my ex had a bad reaction to morphine and almost died. Many people are allergic but they never pre test and they should. I believe my mum was given a fatal dose of morphine but I cant prove it :(
This is one of the reasons I would never want to be a nurse as a home care aide I was mainly involved with assistance light housecleaning meal preparation shopping accompaniment with medical visits help with showering dressing etc
GREAT Movie. This is when Hollywood Knew HOW to Write Good Movies. Then the 'indoctrination', Dumbing Down Era and Entitlement Teaching DESTROYED Our kids.
I'm an R.N. and I have been lied on by other nurses and a few doctors to cover their own arses. THANK GOD I always had a witness that stood up for me and told the truth.
Good For You.
Same here and I have only disrespect for doctors who lie to save their own butts! I had a wonderful nurse manager who stood by me!
God bless her❤
Yeah!😊
I never knew Patty Duke was in so many movies! I've been watching all of them, and she is great in all of them!
I'm the same I'm watching all of them then on to Patty Duke show & on & on till done ❤❤❤
She was a brilliant actress!!!!!
I've just discovered her movies. Can you recommend one or two good ones?
I was a nurse in the eighties. We were different from the nurses of today. We were doting, and kind to our patients. I miss those days.
I personally had the honor of knowing Anna Pierce aka Patty Duke. I met her in Couer D' Alene, Id. I worked for Kirby Vaccums and cold called her to set an appointment to show her the Kirby and clean her carpets and she excepted and bought a Kirby. Seen her many times in the store with her husband and she invited me to a bbq at her house. She was truly a kind hearted, sweet and beautiful woman. R.I.P. my friend Anna Pierce aka Patty Duke
She was married 4 times
Her last husband was Mr Adams from Adams family
I thought what a strange pair 😃
But maybe not
@@cheesecakefan4880 Yes, that's John Astin.😊
Yes. The movie about Patty Duke's life was very interesting. I had no idea she had been through so much. What an amazing actress.
That’s an honor!
Lucky duck! I love Patty.
Patty Duke, wonderful actress. Her movies have always been worth viewing no matter what stage in life.
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Yes!!!!!!!❤
Great actress
I love old TV movies based on a true story! Thanks for posting this!
You're welcome. Hard to believe this aired 33 years ago; it stands the test of time.
@@asclosetocrime definitely
Me too!☺️♥️
I just finished watching Farrah Fawcett play Diane Downs. She was amazing 👏. That's a good movie to watch.
@@the-finn yes, I agree! Haven’t seen it in decades. It’s not on UA-cam, is it??
As a nurse during this time 1988 things were different than today. We titrated morphine drips and it went per nurses discretion. Patient came first and their needs were met. It was very rare a nurse was sued. Today everyone criticizes nurses which I believe is very sad. This nurse kept this woman comfortable which were her orders.
ABSOLUTELY 💯 TRUE
Nurses, cops, teachers, clergymen…all the people on whom society depends most heavily, they’re under attack these dark days, and then we wonder why they can’t get good people to take these jobs. And we go through life feeling under siege as a result. Solutions, I have none, but I pray for those who serve others, and for those who need their service.
AN UNSIGNED DR’s Order‼️ Not in any era Legal. A narcotic given without a Witness. Parleese.
Those were the days when patients were seen by doctors, not "hospitalists," and nurse's judgments were trusted. Patients were really cared for. Now, even in the small town hospital located where I live, patients feel like they are being left alone. Everything is so clinical, and the doctors are in and out so fast that you barely see them. Getting a doctor to approve an order takes forever. It's just not as personal as it should be.
@@wendycarstens8185reminds me how the rns in Columbus hospital all gave the higher dose morphine and dr got off from court charges though he made higher dose order. I’m an lpn and that hospital now hires lpns where others don’t. The initials don’t say whether a nurse is competent.
Love Patty Duke, she was great in everything she did. May she Rest In Peace xo
Yes me to💖
I'm still sad she's gone. Yes, RIP Patty Duke!
@@LisaS1 Me Too.
Excellent Actress. God Bless.💕🙌
Yes! Definitely Patty’s calling.
I always loved her work.
Patty Duke never disappointed in anything she did on the big and small screen. Never. Rest in peace.
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Wow! America watched her as a teen growing up! Patty Lane and her 'identical cousin' entertained us! People don't realize what a difficult task it is to play two characters in the same movie. Patty Duke nailed every role she portrayed! R.I.P. Patty.
I love patty duke ....rest in peace wonderful lady & actor. Oh and thanks so much for this upload & sharing it with all of us 💕💓💕💓💕💓💕
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Have never before seen this made-for-tv movie! Thank you, so much, for sharing! (Loved Patty Duke, too!)
You're welcome.
When I realized nobody had uploaded this movie, I felt compelled to do just that.
I'm glad you enjoyed it and thanks for commenting.
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Love all movies with Patty Duke. She was a great actress, so real and genuine. RIP Patty. Your legacy will always be remembered. Thank you for your amazing performances.
She never hurt.nobody
I feel like If she was like that Angel of Death nurse in the headlines that intentionally killed patients..she would not have left proof or kept records of meds given ..meds just would have mysteriously been missing ..
I love ‘80s movies. Takes me right back to my wild, coming-of-age, big-hair years. Thank you for posting this. ❤
@@7thMack You're welcome. Thanks for commenting.
Any movie with Patty is a must watch brilliant actress luv her 🌹❤🇨🇦
It's all so stupid because they are telling these outrages lies about this good nurse and accusing her of murder when the doctor said the patient only had 24 hours to live. Stuff like this is what's wrong with our world. Why are humans so messed up? Did they even think of her husband and her children - no.
"You always take it personally when a patient dies". Definitely someone I'd never want taking care of me or anyone. 🤔😏
@@Name92391 I do actually -- a rare breed.
When making a DNR with a loved one who is terminal complete it with CC. DO NOT RESUSCITATE COMPASSIONATE CARE. That means keeping them comfortable with drugs so they can pass in peace.
I miss these old movies
Love Patty Duke. R.I.P 😢
I heard the dr. Say the woman would be dead in 24 to 48 hours and to give her whatever she wanted.
Patty gave her all in every character she portrayed. She was a gem!
I can't thank you enough for uploading this. The woman killed was the Mother of my Father's lifelong friend. This nurse got away scott free and the woman she killed would have survived several years had she not been murdered. She was exhumed and several professionals testified she would have lived.
Her death set off a generational curse. Not long after, one of her sons took his own life. A few years ago, her other son (my Dad's best friend) also took his own life.
I believe knowing their Mom could have survived after all this, was likely more than they could handle. That poor family never got justice.
I can't help but notice this movie depicted her as a very elderly woman in that bed. She was 51. Not 151. This movie really hurt her family. I've always wanted to see it though. Thank you.
You're welcome. If I had a connection to this case, as you do, I'd absolutely want to see the movie too. I'm glad I could make that happen. You're absolutely right about the victim's appearance in the film; she does not look 51. I suppose that was a choice by the filmmakers to keep viewers sympathetic to Anne Capute's situation. Too sad about the suicides. I had no idea.
I don't understand how one doctor can say she was terminal and another can say she would have lived for many more years. That's a big difference. But what bothers me is the fact that Ann wasn't the last nurse to give the medication. If she wasn't the last one to give the medication then how could she be the one to be considered guilty of murder? It seems to me that if it's true that she would have lived several more years then someone should be held responsible, but not this nurse. Either the nurse who wrote in the chart to make the patient comfortable OR the doctor who is SUPPOSED to be in charge of the patient's care. It's terrible what the patient's family have been through. All that heartbreak in one family.
How awful
It looks a lot like Anne was a victim too. The hospital needed someone to shoulder the blame. After all, they couldn't very well accuse their good doctor, could they now? Being 'just an LPN' made Anne Capute a sitting duck. And shame on the DA or was he an ADA?
@@Southamericangirl42 I completely agree.
The doctor said the patient was going to pass away in 24 hours and then he turned around and said he didn't say that or say that he told the nurses to give her anything she wanted and make her comfortable. That's just absurd and terrible what they put this nurse through.
Yeah!😊
Excellent actress Patty Duke 🏥She always did a great JOB whatever movie she made😁
Great movie! Patty Duke is a fabulous actress!
I have watched my grandmother, my wife's grandfather, and my long time assistant and friend die from cancer. In all instances, it wasn't necessarily the cancer that forced their last breath. Its the increasing pain management that generally causes their death. More often than not, they could technically live longer, without the pain management. But it would be impossible to stand the pain. Whether it's said out loud or not, we all know the truth. When it comes to incurable cancer, there is no point in suffering through every ounce of pain, misery, and delirium... for some skewed ethical reason.
Wow, I just happened to think about this movie, saw it one time on TV and loved it! Checked to see if it was on here and was just posted, thanks for putting it up!
You're welcome. I was surprised this TV movie hadn't already been uploaded. I was happy to make it available. Patty Duke turns in a fine performance.
@@asclosetocrime does the the God have to do with it and we had to make it to dried e a 7
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This movie made me
Cried it was heart felt 😭😭😭 Patty Duke
Always the best!!!!!
Oh my goodness 😍
I remember this movie!
Thank you so much for sharing!
You're welcome. I was surprised not to find the movie on UA-cam, which is why I posted it. Judging by the number of views, it seems like people were waiting for it.
Having just seen another true story about an LPN/LVN and the death of a patient, it seems to me that the lowest grade 'nurse' is given too much responsibility....and becomes the scapegoat imo
I’m an lpn and I worked with alit rns . I quit my hospital job when I saw RNs who were new “killing” my iv patients because they had to initiate the ivs as ohio did not allow lpns to work on picc lines anyways I quit when I realized I had no control what an rn could do to my patients.
I have to say it was a great disappointment to have never had the chance to meet her. She was one of very few of my favorite actresses.
Same here 🎉❤😊 RIP 🙏 Patty
Patty was a wonderful person and a very good star.
I am surprised I never heard of this case, I am a native born Bostonian and have lived in the area most of my life. I am also an RN and worked as a med/surg nurse in the DC metro area before returning north. I no longer work in the field, the stress became too much and the bullying was ridiculous. I do appreciate your posting this, though. This is tough to watch and just the kind of role Patty could master. I love all her movies.
@ddivincenzo1 Bullying from whom? No wonder there’s such a shortage of good nurses 😟
Managers probably.
Exactly. Why would they be bullying the people they need the most to help save people's lives. That's just not right. Sorry that happened to you.
@@mimithemermaid3860 politics. These days you dont just answer to a doctor. You have insurance companies and oversite, and inside politics
Yes definitely being a nurse is very stressful.O was a supervisor for many yrs in many different settings my favorite was cardiac , it’s not my work only my well being .I try to rem about the lord n find peace but at this time in my life I truly believe that I can’t handle one more stressful moment from this world.
No finer actress than Patty Duke. She was truly a gift to mankind. I pray she’s dancing in heaven, even as I write this.
I'm a old school ,film historian😃😜but I have my best memories of the veteran actors. And the ladies of the classes. I'm so proud that
Amen 💯 🙏 God rest her beautiful soul ❤️ ♥️ 🙏 💕
Patty Duke was an amazing actress ❤❤
WE MISS YOU. NO MORE WONDERFULL ACTTING FROM A GREAT ACTRESS.
Well thank The Lord that this whole episode turned out for the nurses who were just following orders .
Patty Duke yes indeed was a gifted actress,especially in this movie.
Great movie with the correct out come. Not guilty., Thank you for posting
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Somehow I missed this Sunday night movie and to find it in 2023/ end times is very cool. Great actress!
Thank you for this!!! My second movie I've watched in years recently. . Interesting...you would think she would have been a bit kinder to her husband. Its hard to find a decent, stable man that is in it for the ups and downs life throws at you.
You're welcome. I AM curious to know what the other movie you watched was.
Even the nurses back then had a better outfit than now.
They actually looked like nurses.
Yes...they looked professional...
Awesome movie - thanks for posting! I've always been a big fan of Patty Duke and a fan of her son Shawn Aspen also! She was very attractive!
A nurse told me they gave my Dad the maximum amount allowed of morphine. She did say it was to "hasten his death" and to keep him comfortable. I assumed since my Dad had been failing from dementia, he was dying. He did not have a great quality of life, but there is no way it would be okay to die of an overdose of morphine.
Absolutely agree no one should ever give pass the protocol every nurse has perimeters . But not likely go over 2 mg every 6 hrs n pen as needed watch pro order n straight order n not to exceed this amt in 24 hrs to promote comfort from pain. Monitor vials before given watch respiration hold if less then 15 per/min
I agree and I'm very sorry. If you can watch some of the Dr Husel trial same thing 3xcept with fentanyl...it's livestreaming mon to Thursday. People actually think this is ok😡
@@Fti193 Naxalone reverses morphine this patient obviously required this intervention. I no because l have had to administer this medication Naxalone to a patient on a graesby pump given stat means immediately following policies and procedures regarding morphine overdose side effects respiration rate 6 bpm.
Why ever not under that circumstance?
I am so sorry about the little lady that passed away
Thank you for sharing!
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One thing about Patty Duke is she had raging manic-depression/bipolar and would go on mean rages. Took her nearly her whole life to admit it to herself and get help. I can tell in her movies when it was affecting her. But she was a gifted actress.
Wow I never knew that. I love Patty.. poor woman went through alot. She was an amazing talented actress
Her movie call me ann is a good one
It was 100% the nurses fault
😢 ❤🎉 Yes indeed she was
Rest in Peace 🙏 with Jesus Patty 🙏 💔
How can you tell?
Great Movie, Patty could play any part n it would be great. 😇❤️💖♥️
Wonderfully portrayed by an exceptional cast. I felt every emotional! British actors are the absolute best!
Excellent film, fabulous acting, thank you ........
You're welcome. Thanks for watching.
another amazing movie... Great acting !
Use to watch her on tv when she was a teenager,,,, the Patty duke show on black and white TV..loved her then - love her more today!!! I'm 76 💞💕🙏
If I was in such horrific physical pain, I'd have appreciated her doing that. 😢
No she did not consider or acknowledge the fact that it is illegal to administer such a high dose of morphine in the amount of time she did. Let alone a nurse should not consider over hearing a conversation as an actual order to administer such a high dose of morphine as she did that's my point. Cancer patients are yes given sedation such as medazolam with pain medications to prevent over use of morphine. Main side effect to consider bradycardia if this occurs administer a small dose of Naxalone according to the clinical principals and protocols. Then inform the Doctor.
@@kiaclarke3406 Back in the day, cancer was a death sentence. I remember those days. I am tremendously gratefull for the advances in medicine that have increased survival chances substantially. Back then, however, cancer patients often died in excruciating pain. Doctors, even back then, spent less time with their patients than did nurses - who bore witness to the torture inflicted on patients by doctors' order. Here in Canada, it is now possible for patients to end their lives via doctor-assisted suicided. This is possible because nurses such as Anne Capute testified to the horrors they had witnessed as a result of doctors' orders. Sometimes, the law is in fact an ass.
@@pirbird14 You obviously no NOTHING about medication particularly IM or IV morphine . Anne Capute listened to a doctor's instruction when she obviously did not NO the actual administration the DOCTOR ordered. As an Ex-RN all medication instructions should be administered either by prescription phone orders and opiods are administered by checking last dose given and by two RNs. Obviously this was not done that's why the patient died because Anne Capute over heard a conversation between a RN and DOCTOR. This is not how professionals behave on ward duty when providing care for patients. I am 68 next month . I have been nursing since 22 years old. Started as a Nurses Aide and have a bachelor's degree a comprehensive nurse. I do not reccommend Anne Capute actions as a positive reliable person to be providing care for patients in a public hospital. You obviously no NOTHING about responsibility and accountability. Your rant is upholding CRAP. Go get EXPERIENCE before SHARING your BULLSHIT.
@@kiaclarke3406 Your rant is solid crap. Grow up. Also, learn to spell.
Well sign a death warrant CRAPPER. HELL if YOU are someone working in the industry. Get tbd FUCK OUT. Is that correct enough.
Can’t believe they were trying to blame her
R.I.P. Patty Duke!
I noticed that the order stated the morphine be administered subcutaneous...but Annie actually administered it in her vein...subcutaneous is administered in a fatty area...maybe they didn't have a medical consultant present when they were filming...the doctor lied about what he ordered...welcome to the "old boys club"...
The doctor was wrong to say she only had hours to live, He should of set times & doses as when to give and as nurses they should of known when to give morphine& how much.
Morphine is overused in hospitals. But at times you have to put the patient first. No patient wants to be in pain when they are in a critical condition. No one wants to die in pain that's cruel. But you do have to use your brain and not your heart. Otherwise you can end up making mistakes.
@@kiaclarke3406 I disagree don't let them lie there in pain take away their pain.. Isn't that why cancer patient's are put into a drug induced coma state near end of life? Every family member of my own and friend's family members they have been sedated when their pain was too severe..
He should've indeed.
He should have set the time as well. But there's order " as needed" as well.
Patty Duke always a good actress!
Very interesting movie, watching from Germany ❤️🙋
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I love to watch her play some good roles
This is a movie, fashioned by those in the film industry, motivated by their own agenda.
It is meant to trigger one's emotions...
Having read alot of the comments, it seems inappropriate to assume anything about the real case and all the people involved.
I'm saddened by the knowledge that family members of the real patient suffered deeply, and the further tragedies that followed were immeasurable.
Sincere condolences 🙏
It’s the dramatization people are commenting on because that’s the video content. I’m sure we all feel for anyone who loses a family member no matter the circumstances. But don’t assume too much and get depressed about human nature over UA-cam comments. It’s never that simple. TV movies are always oversimplifications anyway, but maybe that’s their whole appeal.
This stuff still goes on. No one likes to take responsibility when things go sideways. Nothing is 100 percent 100 percent of the time especially in high stress environments. Everyone learns from these situations. Hopefully the doctor involved learned to check and sign his orders and hopefully the nurses refuse to take responsibility for any injection, medication etc without their signature. CYA always get it in writing it makes things very clear and you can back track to see where things fall apart and make the appropriate changes as a team. Shit does happen.
Anne Capute sure was a blabber mouth and became the prime defendant. If in legal troubles the best thing to do is say nothing. Talk only to the lawyer. Because if you say nothing, you lose nothing.
The doctor is lying
Interesting. I remember a book out at the time called 'Nurse'. It was written by a Cancer ward Nurse in the US. She openly admitted Drs & Nurses agreed on & overdosed patients who were very near the end. She said they called it 'snowing'.
Such a great actress & seems a wonderful person. ❤ She sure is missed. I remember watching re-runs of The Patty Duke show. She was always amazing in any role she played. We miss you Patty Duke 🕯️
In the 1980's my dad was dying a horrible death of cancer... the Dr helped hi--so he stopped suffering--his pain so bad he screamed..Cancer ate out of his body--it was all in his bones...Thank God for tat Dr,,
Patty Duke is one of the finest actress I have seen.....lots of love
Thanks for the movie
You're welcome. As soon as I realized nobody else had uploaded this movie, I wanted to share it. Thanks for watching.
You all know who Patty Duke's son is; right? He favors her a lot and that is a compliment. He's very cute (Shawn). She might of had more than 1 son.
She might've had indeed.
Yes she had two sons, actors Sean Astin and Mackenzie Astin.
That doctor flat out lied!
I cried at the end. Anyone else?
Just think if she didn't get off
When I see a prosecutor smirk, I would have a tendency to acquit unless the evidence is overwhelming and could easily secure a conviction without that prosecutor.
FOR PATTY. LOVE YOU. ❤️ ❤️ ❤️ ❤️ ❤️ ❤️ ❤️ ❤️ ❤️ ❤️ ❤️ ❤️ ❤️ ❤️ ❤️ ❤️ ❤️ ❤️ ❤️ ❤️ ❤️
How could the RN not know about the dosage?
Another amazing Patty Duke film 🎥❤
This movie makes me glad, I didn't go into the health care industry. Nor did my son, who was studying to be a doctor. He went into business instead, and got promoted. This movie makes me extremely relieved he did.
When i nursed there was a registered nursing sister who did uthanasi to suffering, and terminal patients. We woved silence. I do believe that every ill person deservers mercy when it gets too bad. Not saying its right, but i understand it all too well.😢
I just love Patty Duke movies! She was a phenomenal actress!! She did amazing with the accent in this movie as well! I think it would be so hard to speak with an accent like that!
Oregon has had legal "assisted death" for some time. You had to be a resident for awhile to do it. Now people don't have to be residents to get a assisted death Doctor in Oregon. It is a complicated subject.
Can someone tell the name of the background music of this movie which was between 1:8:42 to 1:9:24 ?
they were trying to save their jobs and behinds by sacrificing her. bunch of cowards! they make me want to barf.
Si yo fuera paciente de cáncer, (espero no serlo nunca con la gracia de Dios) agradecería a la enfermera que me aliviara el dolor, aunque eso significara que se acortara mi vida. Vivir con dolor no es vida, es martirio. Mi hermano murió de cáncer y todavía recuerdo los dolores que padecía y a veces ni la morfina se los quitaba.
Sorry I have no sympathy for this woman. If this movie is accurate then she should have at minimum lost her nursing license permanently. She didn’t follow the orders recorded in the medical record. She took no responsibility even if it was a tragic error. Anyone with common sense wouldn’t do what she did. If it wasn’t intentional it was amazingly stupid. “He told me to give her whatever she needed?” What nurse would follow that? Even if she were dying you don’t give that much. The RN was ultimately responsible as well
To all victims of families, my biggest condolences to them. It is very hard to trust your loved ones and betrayed your trust. God bless their souls.
Good movie.
Love Patty Duke.
Love patty dukes acting,,,,
Patty Duke is one of the greatest actresses. Every movie she was in was fabulous. We didn't finish watching it because the picture quality was very bad.
The picture quality isn't bad if you watch the video on a smaller screen.
I wonder how this ever became a problem. The woman was going to die in a day or two. Seems the best humane treatment she could have received was one of comfort, by morphine to stop the pain.
My gut feeling is that some lawyer got "wind" of this and used this to advance his own professional interests.
My gut feeling also tells me that the hospitals administrator is trying to maximize the billables on any patient as much as they can. Suffering to them means $$$$$$. So, keep them alive.
That nursing business is something you have to be careful with, people you help will lie on you and get you fired even in a nursing home. That is what happen to me, never went back in that field again I took a job driving a school bus.
Patty was outstanding
If this was a true story. Listening to doctor's orders is not a doctor's responsibility to the actual administration of medication whether it is prescribed written or orally. A nurse's responsibility is the actual administration of medication. A nurse's responsibility is to maintain the safety of patient's wellness and wellbeing. A RN has the responsibility to monitor which means observations are vital to understanding side effects of medications and implementing them to policy and procedures to the actual diagnosis of the patient. As an ex RN l would have reported this incident without hesitation to the manager doctor and duty nurse manager. This nurse is irresponsible and yes should be disciplined. I personally would not work with someone like nurse Anne Capute.
The patient was dying and she was in severe pain. The nurse followed doctor's orders. The patient was free from pain, then fell asleep and died peacefully.
This happens in hospitals routinely.
I too have a lot questions about the idea that “ they’re dying anyway give them a little more medicine “ I think of George the fifth and his dr death the nurse there refused to administer
Merci pour le partage ! 🐞🦋🌹
Loved the film. I'm so happy she was believed and that she could go back into nursing that she really loves Patty Duke, is a lovely wonderful actress and I love watching her . I loved the ending 😮😊❤😊❤
She should never have gotten her license back.
I have to say that that bed scene where hubby is singing, "It's Howdy Doody time", as he's trying to get her into a romantic mood, while Ann Murray is singing, "You Needed Me", in the background, is the most barfable 🤢 seduction scene ever.
I hate Anne Murray too.
😂😂😂
Was she being mean by telling him no? Men do not care.
The only murder here, was Patty Duke imitating a Boston accent. Otherwise the story is based on an all-too-true event in Taunton, Massachusetts. Well done, Patty Duke.
Lol! Lol!Lol!
Good story that showed a tricky situation and thereby lessons were learned.
Very interesting movie.
This happened to my mother. Almost happened to me with my first surgery. I think my family reacts differently to some medications. Perhaps that happened here.
my ex had a bad reaction to morphine and almost died. Many people are allergic but they never pre test and they should. I believe my mum was given a fatal dose of morphine but I cant prove it :(
Every nurse gave her 30 ml....the doctor said 15
This is one of the reasons I would never want to be a nurse as a home care aide I was mainly involved with assistance light housecleaning meal preparation shopping accompaniment with medical visits help with showering dressing etc
Outstanding performance by Patty Duke as well as the others heartbreaking
I just about lost it when she sang to her little girl. Mommy's little girl 😢😢😢😢
GREAT Movie. This is when Hollywood Knew HOW to Write Good Movies. Then the 'indoctrination', Dumbing Down Era and Entitlement Teaching DESTROYED Our kids.