Medical Negligence Caused Death of Trailblazer Fmr TX US Rep, Eddie Bernice Johnson-D, Lawyer Says

[appalachiablue]

- 'Medical negligence caused death of former Texas US Rep. Eddie Bernice Johnson, attorney says.' AP News, Jan. 5, 2024.

DALLAS (AP) — The family of former U.S. Rep. Eddie Bernice Johnson said Thursday that the trailblazing Texas congresswoman, who died over the weekend at age 89, passed away after getting an infection and accused a Dallas rehabilitation facility of neglect.

Johnson, who was the first registered nurse elected to Congress, died on Dec. 31 at her Dallas home. Les Weisbrod, her family’s attorney and Johnson’s longtime friend, said at a news conference that her death was caused by an infection in her spine that developed after she was left in her own feces at Baylor Scott & White Institute for Rehabilitation following back surgery.

Weisbrod said he has given notice to Baylor Scott & White Health System and Baylor Scott & White Institute for Rehabilitation that the family intends to file a lawsuit for medical negligence over her death. In a statement Thursday, Baylor Scott & White Health called Johnson “an inspiration to all,” and said they are committed to working with her family and attorney...

https://apnews.com/article/eddie-bernice-johnson-death-infection-negligence-ee5aab873191923aa6db8b445b760152

[marybourg]

1. I have been hearing many, many stories like this lately. All my friends

are in this age group and have had numerous terrible experiences in these “rehab” facilities.

[appalachiablue]

2. Same, reports of deficiencies and poor care

at facilities like this, at hospitals and other centers are increasing. Many aren't run well, have poor standards and operate with inadequate and underpaid staff.

It seems like things are getting worse for patients, esp. the most vulnerable when they should come first rather than the interests of corporate management. This country has serious problems with healthcare, on many levels.

[elleng]

3. ;-(