Call me a cold-hearted prick, but when I read this article on the outcome of this tragic incident in the Newfoundland Supreme Court, I shrugged it off. My lack of compassion for the facts of the case is the reason for writing about it here.
With all the nuisance health issues that our health system has to deal with, I am sure that there is nothing more frustrating to health professionals than wasting their time with symptoms and treatments, in order to figure out what the problem is, in order to effectively treat their patients. With this instance, the court ruled that non-disclosure of family history is the main reason for upholding a lower court decision. Kudos to the justice system for supporting the healthcare system!
What we all can learn from this, is we all have an obligation to be upfront when dealing with medical issues…this will help make the healthcare system more efficient, and result in quicker turnaround times in treatment. Maybe if we all know a little bit more and are more aware of our health history, this will go a long way in making treatment more effective for all that need it.
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