His lawyer, Richard Blake, said Husel was trying to provide “comfort care” for dying patients and didn’t intend to hasten their deaths, as prosecutors allege. Whether Husel administered the drugs himself or ordered them is irrelevant under the law, Oliver said. The hospital system said six more patients got doses that were excessive but probably did not cause their deaths. Courts likely will look closely any action the State Medical Board has taken regarding Husel, Oliver said. Records show no prior disciplinary action against Husel by the board until it suspended his medical license over the current allegations.

Source: thestar June 06, 2019 21:56 UTC