Nursing Home Fails To Intervene In Case Involving Dementia Patient With A Known Suicidal Propensity
Nursing homes have an obligation to protect their patients from known dangers--- particularly those which may be self-inflicted. In the case of nursing home patients with dementia or psychological disorders, nursing homes must acknowledge the fact that many of these people are incapable of appreciating many of the environmental dangers inherent with institutional care or comprehend warnings from staff. An unfortunate of episode of a nursing home failing to intervene in the case of a patient with known self-destructive tendencies, has come to light with involving a Pennsylvania nursing home patient who recently commit suicide. According to news reports, the...
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