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Why did 12 infants die? Winnipeg's endless inquest seeks answers.

Authors :
Sibbald, Barbara
Source :
Canadian Medical Association Journal (CMAJ); 03/24/98, Vol. 158 Issue 6, p783, 7p, 5 Color Photographs
Publication Year :
1998

Abstract

Describes the inquest into the deaths of 12 young patients being treated in Winnepeg's Pediatric Cardiovascular Surgery Program. Questions the operation of a program as sophisticated as pediatric cardiac surgery in a province the size of Manitoba; The surgical techniques of Dr. Jonah Odim; Synopses concerning four of the deaths. INSET: Twelve Deaths in Winnipeg.

Subjects

Subjects :
MEDICAL care
PEDIATRIC cardiology

Details

Language :
English
Volume :
158
Issue :
6
Database :
Complementary Index
Journal :
Canadian Medical Association Journal (CMAJ)
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
426533