MANSLAUGHTER ALLEGED.
CHARGE AGAINST A NURSE. By Telegraph.—Press AssociationWellington, Nov. 29. In the Magistrate’s Court, Edith May Armstrong, a nurse at the Porirua Mental Hospital, was charged with manslaughter, having by omission or a legal act caused the death of a female patient. Evidence showed that the deceased was a diminutive woman of about sst. and very feeble, physically and mentally. The nurse bathed her, having, contrary to regulations, put hot water in the bath first instead of cold, but being satisfied by feeling it that the water was not too hot. The patient was slightly scalded, and though making a good recovery, collapspd and died four days later of shock. Dr. Monaghan said the condition of deceased was such that any slight injury or sickness might cause her sudden death. Her heart was only half the normal weight. Other witnesses said the deceased did not. complain of burns. The accused pleaded not guilty and was committed for trial.
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Taranaki Daily News, 30 November 1922, Page 6
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159MANSLAUGHTER ALLEGED. Taranaki Daily News, 30 November 1922, Page 6
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