Quebec woman gives birth outside after finding hospital door locked
The horrifying story of the Quebec woman who gave birth outside a locked hospital after finding the doors to the emergency department closed is a stark reminder of the failures within our healthcare system. As I read about her struggle to access the care she desperately needed, my heart broke at the thought of the fear and uncertainty she must have felt in that moment. The fact that a similar situation in Massachusetts led to a tragic loss of life only emphasizes the severity of the issue at hand.
It’s hard to comprehend how a woman in labor could be left outside a hospital, begging for help, and struggling to breathe as she faced a life-threatening asthma attack.… Continue reading
John Q. Hosedrinker