“Godfather of Music Uncle Ray’s Death Raises Questions on Medical Negligence: Press Conference to be Held”

2023-04-21 04:26:18

“Godfather of music” Uncle Ray (Ray Cordeiro, Guo Limin) passed away on January 13 this year. His son and assistant Zhou Shunhe (Andy) said today (21st) that he will hold a press conference next Monday to disclose that Uncle Ray was hospitalized in Yili in November last year. During the Shabo Hospital, it was suspected that he was treated unreasonably by medical staff. Zhou Shunhe told “Hong Kong 01” that the press conference will disclose that the Yiyuan Hospital forced Uncle Ray to insert a catheter without the patient’s objection and family members’ knowledge, and accused Uncle Ray of suffering from second-degree bedsore due to medical negligence.

Zhou Shunhe pointed out that he has sent a letter to the Medical Council to complain regarding the incident, emphasizing that the purpose of holding a press conference is to hope that the Hong Kong government will pay attention to the rights and interests of elderly and terminally ill patients, but the details of the incident will be explained at the press conference next Monday: “In addition to complaining regarding Uncle Ray’s experience, I hope The government takes seriously the problems that all elderly people may encounter when they are hospitalized,”

The Queen Elizabeth Hospital replied that it regrets the death of the patient and once once more expresses its condolences to the family members. The hospital did have shortcomings in communicating with the patients and their families, including explaining the transfer arrangements and implementing various treatment procedures. Discuss and communicate with family members as early as possible to relieve family members’ doubts and increase mutual understanding. It is understood that the hospital provided special care for Uncle Ray’s decubitus problem, and the catheterization of Uncle Ray was deemed medically necessary following evaluation.

Uncle Ray, who had been in Hong Kong’s broadcasting industry for more than 70 years, passed away in January this year. (Provided by Radio Television Hong Kong)

Zhou Shunhe said he has complained to the Medical Council to hold a press conference next Monday to explain the details

Uncle Ray passed away on January 13 this year at the Chinese University Hospital of Hong Kong at the age of 98. His son and assistant, Zhou Shunhe, issued a public notice today, stating that a “respect for life press conference” will be held next Monday, at which time he will explain how Uncle Ray was treated during his stay at the Iraqi Hospital from November 21 to November 29 last year.Zhou Shunhe replied to “Hong Kong 01” today, saying that he had written to the Medical Council to complain regarding the incident in December last year, emphasizing that the purpose of holding a press conference is to hope that the Hong Kong government will pay attention to the rights and interests of the elderly and terminally ill

Zhou Shunhe: May the authorities protect the rights and interests of the elderly and terminally ill

Zhou Shunhe described that the tragedy may repeat at any time. He hoped that through this press conference, he would ask the Yiyuan Hospital to improve the possible bad habits as soon as possible, and truly protect the rights and interests of elderly and terminal patients, including the right of patients to refuse any treatment.

Zhou Shunhe said that Uncle Ray’s health deteriorated sharply on November 21 last year, and he was taken to the emergency department of Queen Elizabeth Hospital by ambulance. At that time, some doctors pointed out that if Uncle Ray’s condition deteriorated, the family members might refuse the procedure. Invasive first aid to save him from suffering extra pain, Zhou Shunhe immediately expressed his understanding and agreement.

Zhou Shunhe said that Uncle Ray once strongly opposed the catheterization

A few days later, the family members visited Uncle Ray in the hospital, and found that his hands were tied to both sides of the bed. Without the knowledge of the family members and the strong opposition of the patients, the doctors and nurses forcibly inserted a urinary catheter. Zhou Shunhe pointed out that Uncle Ray was able to urinate on his own at that time, and he didn’t understand why he had to endure the pain: “Bound hands are acceptable, but Uncle Ray is so angry that he refuses to insert a urinary catheter, what should I do?”

The family members pointed out that Uncle Ray developed severe edema and bedsores during his hospitalization in Yiyuan Hospital, but the hospital did not disclose this to the family members. (Provided by Zhou Shunhe)

After being transferred to Chinese University Hospital, it was discovered that he suffered from severe edema and his buttocks were covered with bedsores

Zhou Shunhe also pointed out that following Uncle Ray was transferred to another hospital on November 29 last year, following being admitted to the Chinese University Hospital of Hong Kong, it was revealed that he suffered from severe edema and grade 2 pressure injuries, and his buttocks were covered with bedsores. Without mentioning a word, the family members were kept in the dark.

Zhou Shunhe revealed that he had written to the Medical Council to complain regarding the incident in December last year, and the Yiyuan Hospital responded and explained the complaints three times on January 17, March 3 and March 20 respectively, but he refuted them one by one. Decided to hold a press conference next Monday to disclose the incident: “It is a matter between us and the Iraqi Hospital to appeal for Uncle Ray. More importantly, we hope that the government will face up to all the problems of elderly and terminally ill patients and find a way to solve them.”

On the second day following being sent to the hospital, he tried several times to open the oxygen mask to prevent Fang Fang from arranging protective restraint.

Queen Elizabeth Hospital replied that a 98-year-old male patient was sent to the emergency department of the hospital by ambulance due to breathing difficulties on November 21 last year, and was arranged to be admitted to the medical ward. At noon of the next day, the nurse found that the patient was confused and tried several times to open the oxygen mask and remove the venous catheter. For the sake of caution and in consideration of the patient’s safety, the doctor prescribed protective restraints for the patient. Keep patients safe.

Yiyuan Hospital: When the patient is transferred to another hospital, the hospital has arranged for nurses from the ward to accompany them to provide assistance along the way

Afterwards, during the patient’s hospitalization, the family members expressed to the medical staff many times that they hoped to arrange for the patient to be transferred to a private hospital. The attending doctor explained to the family members following examining the patient’s condition, because the patient’s condition was very serious and unstable, and the condition might deteriorate and endanger the patient during the transfer process. The patient’s life is safe, so it is recommended that the patient continue to stay in hospital for treatment. On November 29, the family members decided to arrange for the patient to be transferred to another hospital. To ensure the safety of the patient, the hospital arranged for a ward nurse to provide assistance along the way.

The spokesperson pointed out that the patient’s family had contacted the patient liaison director following the transfer, raised the patient’s dissatisfaction during the stay in the hospital, and asked for relevant medical reports. On March 3 and March 20, he gave written replies to family members’ questions, explaining in detail the patient’s situation during hospitalization.

In order to further understand the incident, the hospital took the initiative to arrange meetings with the family members on February 14 and 21 to explain the treatment procedures in detail and understand the family members’ dissatisfaction and complaints. In the past few months, the hospital has maintained communication with the family members and provided needed assistance, and met with the family members and their lawyers once more on March 28.

Yiyuan Hospital: There are indeed deficiencies in the communication between the hospital and patients and their families

Yiyuan pointed out that the hospital does have deficiencies in communicating with patients and their families, including explaining transfer arrangements and implementing various treatment procedures. It should be discussed and communicated with family members as early as possible to relieve family members’ doubts and increase mutual understanding.

Yiyuan said that the hospital understands the family’s deep concern for the patient’s condition and the patient’s and family’s perception of the individual treatment process. Frontline staff should listen more and care regarding the feelings of the patient and family to further understand the patient’s wishes. The hospital will further strengthen the training for staff to communicate with patients and family members, and urge medical staff to explain the patient’s treatment progress and plan to family members as soon as possible, including the principle of using restraints.

It is reported that Yiyuan Hospital provides special care for bedsores and catheterization is medically necessary.

As far as bedsores are concerned, it is understood that Queen Elizabeth Hospital has provided special care for Uncle Ray’s bedsores, including turning the patient every 4 hours and providing special anti-bedsore mattresses. The catheterization of Uncle Ray was considered to be effective following evaluation. Medically necessary.

Uncle Ray has been engaged in broadcasting for more than 70 years and has dedicated his life to the broadcasting industry and the Hong Kong music scene. He was awarded the MBE Medal by the Queen of England in 1987, the “Lifetime Achievement Award” by Radio Television Hong Kong in 1997, and the Hong Kong Academy for Performing Arts in 2012 “Honorary Fellow”, awarded the “Bronze Bauhinia Star” by the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Government in 2008, and the “Silver Bauhinia Star” last year.

In July 2022, the government announced the list of honorees, with a record-breaking 889 people. The government praised Uncle Ray in the Gazette: “He devoted his life to promoting local pop music and providing entertainment to the public. He also cultivated many new singers and singers. The band won the reputation of “the godfather of music”. “

What is Uncle ray’s life and achievements?

Guo Limin, known as Uncle Ray, is a well-known disc jockey in Hong Kong. He has devoted his life to promoting the development of radio broadcasting and the local pop music scene. He is the longest-lived radio disc jockey and was included in the Guinness World Records in 2000. He was awarded the Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE) in 1987, and was awarded the Bronze Bauhinia Star by the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Government in 2008.

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