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Alberta Orders Joint Review After Edmonton ER Death of Man Who Waited Hours for Care

A provincial directive triggers a joint review alongside an independent inquiry by the chief medical examiner.

Overview

  • Minister Matt Jones directed Acute Care Alberta and Covenant Health to examine the circumstances and contributing factors surrounding the death.
  • The Office of the Chief Medical Examiner has opened an independent investigation.
  • Prashanth Sreekumar, 44, reported chest pain and allegedly waited nearly eight hours at Grey Nuns Community Hospital before dying of an apparent cardiac arrest.
  • Covenant Health conveyed condolences and said it cannot discuss specific care details due to patient privacy while inquiries proceed.
  • The widow is seeking accountability and a transparent probe as a fundraiser supports their three children, while a community leader cites bed shortages and India’s foreign ministry says Canada should look into the case.