Man goes into coma in US and wakes up in Poland
Published: 2013 June 28 20:53:40 (4907 Views)
An immigrant who suffered a stroke in New Jersey received a shock when he woke up in a hospital in Poland.
Wladyslaw Haniszewski had lived in the US state for over 30 years before he fell into a coma and deported to the country where he was born.
The 69-year-old, who authorities say was living in the country illegally, was being treated at the Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital in New Brunswick but did not have any medical insurance.
Medical officials in the Polish town of Boleslawiec have accused the hospital of carting Mr Haniszewski around 'like a sack of potatoes' while unconscious, without telling his family or friends.
The Polish hospital also claims he was 'dumped on their doorstep' without them agreeing to the transfer.
Hospitals in America are legally obliged to give emergency care but can send 'undocumented patients' away.
'The individual was informed regarding his discharge plan and care,' said a Robert Wood Johnson hospital spokesman.
'As the hospital's understanding of the facts differs from the published reports, we are conducting a thorough review of the procedures and communications surrounding this gentleman's care.'
- Metro
Wladyslaw Haniszewski had lived in the US state for over 30 years before he fell into a coma and deported to the country where he was born.
The 69-year-old, who authorities say was living in the country illegally, was being treated at the Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital in New Brunswick but did not have any medical insurance.
Medical officials in the Polish town of Boleslawiec have accused the hospital of carting Mr Haniszewski around 'like a sack of potatoes' while unconscious, without telling his family or friends.
The Polish hospital also claims he was 'dumped on their doorstep' without them agreeing to the transfer.
Hospitals in America are legally obliged to give emergency care but can send 'undocumented patients' away.
'The individual was informed regarding his discharge plan and care,' said a Robert Wood Johnson hospital spokesman.
'As the hospital's understanding of the facts differs from the published reports, we are conducting a thorough review of the procedures and communications surrounding this gentleman's care.'
- Metro
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