US EditionPartner of Quebec man who received MAID after bedsores says hospital ignored her
- Normand Meunier, a 66-year-old quadriplegic from Quebec, passed away on March 29, 2024, following the onset of a serious pressure sore while hospitalized and his subsequent request for medical assistance in dying.
- Meunier was admitted to St-Jérôme hospital in January 2024 with respiratory issues, where he spent 96 hours on a stretcher without a therapeutic mattress, which contributed to the bedsore development.
- His partner, Sylvie Brosseau, testified that despite her frequent efforts to ensure Meunier received special mattresses and supplies to prevent bedsores, hospital staff did not adequately respond, even though he had a history of such sores.
- Coroner Dave Kimpton, presiding over the investigation that began on May 5, 2025, said he was "shaken" by Brosseau’s testimony and praised her dedication, while experts aim to recommend system improvements.
- The inquest highlights bedsores and their care as a persisting "blind spot" in healthcare, with calls for stronger protocols to identify and address risks throughout patients’ medical journeys.
23 Articles
23 Articles
Abandoned At The Hospital, Woman Finds Refuge With Sister, Realizes Her Marriage May Be Over
Part of most classic wedding vows include “in sickness and in health,” but that doesn’t stop some folks from picking selfishness even if it’s at their spouse’s expense. For example, most of us would probably drop everything if our partner was coming out of surgery. But, as it turns out, that’s not always the case. A woman asked if she was wrong to be upset with her husband when he decided to go on a reception-less hike with his mother instead of…
Partner of Quebec Man Who Died by Euthanasia After Bedsores Says Hospital Staff Didn’t Listen to Her
A woman whose partner died by euthanasia after developing a bedsore during a stay at a Quebec hospital says medical staff did not respond to her requests to improve his conditions, which she says might have prevented the wound. Sylvie Brosseau made the comments at the Montreal Courthouse, where a public inquiry is being held into the death of her partner, Normand Meunier, who requested medical assistance in dying (MAID) after developing a seriou…
'Nobody was reacting,' says partner of man who pursued assisted death due to ER bedsore
Sylvie Brosseau's partner, Normand Meunier, pursued medical assistance in dying after a hospital stay in January. She testified at the coroner's inquiry into his death, which has also heard from nurses, doctors and staff at the hospital.
Coverage Details
Bias Distribution
- 60% of the sources lean Left
To view factuality data please Upgrade to Premium
Ownership
To view ownership data please Upgrade to Vantage
