In Bakersfield, California a nurse refused to give CPR to Lorraine Bayless, an 87 year old woman, who died by collapsing and being unable to breath. The nurse refused to perform CPR because she claimed the staff member were not allowed to, it was policy. In such health emergencies, staff members are supposed to call for medical aid and wait with the individual until help is there. The dispatcher on the phone asked the nurse to find help from someone else if she did not have the authority but the nurse said there was no one there. Lorraine Bayless was declared dead at Mercy Southwest Hospital later. Surprisingly, Bayless' daughter was satisfied with the situation that took place.
I am very disappointed with this situation. No law should restrict the safety of someones life. A nurses job is to save life's and help people, not to watch someone die painfully. The policy of this senior community home should be changed immediately, this situation could occur in the future at any time and should not be handle like it was. What is the point of having a senior living home if there is no medical help or assistance? Another point that shocked me was the fact that Lorraine's daughter was okay with what had happened. All senior homes should have help on site or nurses that are able to perform medical help.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-21664236
The was very selfish. She should have attempted to save her because she would have a good reason to save her rather than to not save her.
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