The baby of my friend died in the hospital because of neglect of the nurses..

[garwyli91]

What a tragedy! I think they should sue. They lost their little daughter, and if nothing else, while it won't bring the baby back, maybe it will make the staff at that hospital never make those mistakes again.

[voliny13]

I am really sad hearing the story from your friend. I really hope your friend will proceed the lawsuit.I think we all doesn't the case will repeat again, in order to STOP the tragic again in future, the victim has to stand up, it's their right to get their justice.

[iomar]

I cried the night I heard the news that the 9-month old baby daughter of my friend died in the hospital because of the neglect of the nurses on duty..My friend and his wife really were at a loss and at the same time really mad.They rushed their baby to the hospital 3 days before because the baby has a high fever.My friend was not financially well-off so they were able to send the baby to a public hospital because it is much cheaper. On the 2nd day, the baby was doing ok and has recovered her strength already and able to play with her dad.HOwever, the doctors decided to let the baby stay for one more day to observe her condition. On the 3rd day, the mom was with the baby when she noticed that the baby was having a hard time breathing so she called the nurse on duty to help her and find out what's wrong. The nurses on duty did not care and just glanced at the baby saying "it's alright,there's nothing wrong." The mom was already frantic and carried the baby and running down the hospital hall looking for a doctor or nurse but none of the nurses even bothered to help her or the baby. After a few minutes, the baby died already.. My friend was really mad and depressed at the same time. He keeps on blaming himself that he was not rich so he wasnt able to have his daughter be treated in a private hospital wherein she could have gotten better treatment and then she wouldnt have to die.. At the same time, they were really mad at the hospital because many nurses witnessed the incident but no one bothered to respond or help the baby. They are thinking of suing the hospital for neglect, not because they want some money to be compensated to them, but mainly because they want some justice for their baby girl..Do you think they should file this case or are they just prolonging their agony if they sue? Because justice system in our country is really not that good especially since they are not really rich.The case may take time, months or even years without a result.

[abelard29]

This is so sad that this happened to your friends youngster. I think if I was in thier shoes I would be persuing them to get the best case possible for the neglect this hospital had caused. My heart goes out to this family and thier sad loss.. Hope they can find a decent Lawyer to take on this case for them to gain the best results! OK money wont bring this baby back, but it might prevent some other family going through what they did. Lynn-Marie

[lathrop]

This is a terrible terrible story. I'm sorry for your friends loss. However, in terms of suing the hospital, I'm not sure what they're hoping for. You say they want justice for their baby girl, but what if the hospital wins the case? Then they won't have justice, and they'll have to grieve all over again for their loss. My sister lost her baby boy at 20 days old. He was home and appeared healthy in every way. One night, he didn't want his bottle, and seemed a little off color, so to be safe, they called the Doctor out. The Doctor diagnosed Constipation. 8 hours later, the baby died of Strep B infection that ravaged his tiny body. He had ALL the symptoms of Strep B yet the Doctor misdiagnosed him, and as a direct result of that, he died. I asked my sister if she was going to sue the doctor. She said no. No matter how long they fought for, and no matter if they won or lost, nothing could fill the hole that the loss of her son left in all our lives. I would urge your friends to think very seriously before going ahead with this case. It'll be hard for them to actually prove anything, and they'll need a VERY good lawyer. Honestly, if I were in their shoes, I would let it be. I'd grieve for the loss of my child and I would try to pick up the pieces of my life. I wouldn't have the energy to start a court fight for justice.

[barnett]

I wouldn't blame them if they do sue the hospital. That was totally uncalled for. I'm not a person who likes to sue people but sometimes there is a need for it and in this case I believe there is. If the nurses would do that to one child there is always he possibility of it happening to another child or to an adult also. They need to be taught a lesson in this case. I'm so terribly sorry for your friend and the loss of her baby. I'll be praying for the whole family. God Bless You All.

[winfrid12]

The couple must consult a lawyer to know what is the right step to do it, and pursue the plan..negligence is what also i have heared in news and by mouth ..

[kalvin71]

I am sorry to hear about this neglect it is terrible it must be such a difficult time for your friend. It sounds like your friend needs help in the form of counselling she should really talk about this bottling it up doesn't help. It sounds like suing the hospital is a way of making things right for them but, they need to come to terms with this and talk to someone about it if they still want to sue then they should go ahead with it, but they need to talk things through first.

[wakeley58]

That is quite sad. But then, truthfully speaking, the healthcare system in the Phil works only to those who have money and who can afford to go to the private hospitals. The public hospitals, majority of the nurses are interns because the experienced ones are all working abroad. The ratio of doctors to patients is too much and the doctors are overwhelmed. Years ago, my cousin was admitted in a public hospital. She had a high fever and the doctor who examined her told the parents that there might not be hope and it will cost them too much with regards to medicines, etc. She was given an injection, a few hours later she died. And what did the doctor said? That was the only help they can give to the family because they know they can't afford anything(the hospital staff just saw a family of a poor farmer, my Uncle was not even wearing slippers when my cousin was rushed to the emergency). But who would look at their best when you rushed someone to the hospital? Every second counts. This personal experience still makes me seeth but sad to say, it is still happening all over the country. That is why I encourage my relatives back home to get health insurance because you can't rely on the public healthcare. As long as the government keep on ignoring the shortage of healthworkers and not changing the system, the poor doesn't have any chance at all.

[oakley]

*sigh* what you said,are all true. sad but true. it really is the situation and fact here in the philippines that's why we cant blame the poor people sometimes for committing crimes or acts done out of necessity. Health insurance is a good way for preparing for an emergency but let's face it. Poor people would rather spend their meager income or money on other necessities like food and their last priority would be some health insurance.