To: gg cox who wrote (218742 ) 12/28/2025 9:36:18 AM From: Maple MAGA Read Replies (1) | Respond to No GG, not all interactions at Canadian emergency rooms (ERs) are successful . “unsuccessful” can range from long waits that may worsen conditions to tragic deaths; not all such outcomes are due to individual negligence — many reflect system-wide strain, staffing shortages, and overcrowding that affect ER performance. Canadian Lawyer+1 sampling of notable ER failures or serious cases in Canada , these are not exhaustive, but illustrate different types of issues that have occurred:Recent and Documented Cases of Poor ER Outcomes 1. Death After Long Wait at Edmonton Hospital (Dec 2025) What happened: A 44-year-old man, Prashant Sreekumar , waited over eight hours in the Grey Nuns Hospital emergency department in Edmonton without being treated. He collapsed and died of an apparent cardiac arrest in the hospital waiting area. The Times of India+1 Why it matters: This case drew widespread criticism of emergency response times and sparked debate about systemic issues in Canadian ERs. 2. Fredericton ER Lawsuit – Death After Waiting Hours (2022 Case) Incident: The family of a 78-year-old man, Darrell Mesheau , filed a negligence lawsuit after he waited about seven hours in the emergency department at Dr. Everett Chalmers Regional Hospital and was later found unresponsive in a wheelchair. Global News Context: The case was settled out of court, and a coroner’s inquest found he died from heart failure linked to care delays. 3. Ontario Family Lawsuit Over Teen’s Death (2025) Situation: Parents in Ontario filed a lawsuit alleging their 16-year-old son died after experiencing delays in ER care, highlighting similar concerns about crowded corridors and slow access to physicians . Global News 4. Brian Sinclair — Waiting Room Death (2008) Historic failure: Indigenous man Brian Sinclair arrived at Winnipeg’s Health Sciences Centre ER and waited 33+ hours without proper medical attention . Staff mistakenly thought he was waiting for a bed; he was later found dead. Wikipedia Aftermath: An inquest concluded his death was preventable and recommended major changes to triage and registration. 5. Quadriplegic Patient Develops Severe Harm During ER Stay (2025) Details: A 66-year-old quadriplegic man admitted to Saint-Jérôme Hospital in Quebec remained on a standard ER stretcher for 95 hours without a pressure-relieving mattress. He developed a severe bedsore that exposed bone and muscle, contributing to his decision to pursue medical aid in dying. People.com Systemic Problems Behind These Cases These individual cases often reflect wider systemic shortcomings documented in Canada’s ERs, such as: Severe overcrowding and prolonged wait times — sometimes patients wait for hours or even more than a day before proper evaluation. CityNews Toronto Patients leaving before being seen: Many people walk out without treatment due to long delays, which can lead to worsening outcomes. Paul Cahill Law Understaffed and strained emergency departments: Staffing shortages and limited inpatient beds contribute to delays and pressure on care quality. Healthy Debate
