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A woman living in Illinois has filed a wrongful death lawsuit against Memorial Hospital, Cardiology Consultants and one of its doctors, claiming her mother died on behalf of medical negligence while in their care.

According to the lawsuit, Lucille Bailey had a cardiac pacemaker installed Feb. 2, 2007 by Dr. Atul Shah. Her daughter, Joyce Merrell, who filed the lawsuit on Bailey’s behalf, claims her mother complained of severe chest pain following the procedure.

According to the lawsuit, Dr. Shah ordered an echocardiogram to determine the cause of Bailey’s pain. After examining the results however, he confirmed he did not recognize any significant findings and had Bailey transferred to the intermediate care unit where she continued to complain of excruciating chest pain.

Patient Died from Medical Negligence

While under the care of the nurses, Bailey suffered a cardiopulmonary arrest, caused by an undetected pericardial effusion. She died Feb. 2.

According to the lawsuit, Bailey died because of medical negligence. The suit argues the nurses were negligent because they:

• Failed to monitor Bailey’s status
• Failed to assess, monitor, document and report Baileys complaint of chest pain and physical deterioration
• Failed to notify the doctor of her status

Dr. Shah is also named a defendant in the suit. According to Merrell, he was negligent because he:

• Failed to diagnose Bailey’s condition
• Failed to perform follow up tests or evaluations
• Failed to properly monitor Bailey’s condition after the surgery

Deceased Patient’s Daughter Seeks Compensation

Merrell is seeking compensation for her mother’s pain and suffering. She is also seeking compensation for her own damages including:

• Medical costs
• Funeral, burial expenses
• Companionship, instruction, moral training provided by her mother

Merrell is seeking sums in excess of $450,000.

(Source: Madison St. Clair Record)

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