Hospital Accused of Neglecting Patient’s Critical Needs

Mother with Heart Condition Denied Vital Medication, Daughter Claims

A harrowing account of potential medical neglect has surfaced, with a distraught daughter alleging that her mother is not receiving essential medication at Riga Eastern Clinical Hospital. The situation raises serious questions about patient care standards.

Critical Medications Unreceived

Ilze Šikore shared her profound distress on social media, detailing her mother’s admission to the hospital on Monday morning. Despite her mother’s serious underlying conditions, including a pacemaker, high blood pressure, and diabetes, vital medications have allegedly not been administered for days. “She was given a prepared bag, including the medication needed to treat this side disease, including insulin, which is not received for the third day!” Ilze Šikore questioned, highlighting the critical nature of the missed treatments.

Hospital Administration Denies Allegations

In response to the public outcry and Ilze Šikore‘s formal complaint lodged with RAKUS management, the hospital administration has issued a statement denying the claims. A hospital representative commented on social media, asserting, “All patients receive all the necessary treatment and do not need medication from home because the hospital provides everything.”

Escalating Online Debate

The hospital’s denial has fueled further discussion online. Following additional details provided by Ilze Šikore in the comments section, the RAKUS administration acknowledged that the situation would be assessed. They noted that social media is “not the best solution” for communication, a comment that many online observers perceived as an attempt to downplay the serious allegations.

Potential Overburdening of Staff

It is speculated that increased medical workloads could be a contributing factor to such incidents. Studies have shown that high patient-to-staff ratios can strain healthcare systems. For instance, in the UK, a recent report indicated that an estimated 110,000 nursing vacancies exist, impacting the ability to provide consistent care (RCN 2023).

Past Complaints Echoed

This is not the first time the hospital has faced scrutiny for patient care. Previous reports have documented complaints regarding the treatment of elderly patients within the same institution, suggesting a potential pattern of systemic issues.

As of now, the hospital has not issued any further statements regarding the specific case of Ilze Šikore‘s mother.