United States Army veteran York Spratling of Florida died after gangrene developed around his genitals, a condition his family alleged was ignored by nursing home staff. Spratling was admitted to the Consulate Health Care of Jacksonville back in December 2016. Spratling’s family members alleged that the staff from the nursing home were negligent and did not take care of Spratling properly. Nursing home staff have since told investigators that they could smell Spratling’s infection, although they did not document it nor notified the doctor for five days. Cody Cepeda/JBRELATED STORIES:Bill on 300% hike for Filipino war veterans awaits Duterte’s signature15-year-old girl paralyzed after doctors’ alleged malpracticeADVERTISEMENTRead Next

Source: Philippine Daily Inquirer December 17, 2018 09:45 UTC