An internal investigation uncovered 'strong evidence’ that a labour and delivery nurse had surreptitiously administered the contraction-inducing drug oxytocin to two patients, both of whom underwent emergency C-sections
Dr. Gillespie did saythat the two patients who were confirmed to be victims of the nurse during the hospital investigation have been notified. “We can confirm that both mothers and babies are doing well,” he said.
On Friday, a Jullie Rogers-Marsh, a spokesperson for the RCMP in New Brunswick, confirmed that the force’s investigation into the allegations against the nurse is ongoing and that no charges have been laid. She said the investigation began as a result of the information from Horizon, but numerous others have since called with concerns.
“What I’m being told by the mothers that are calling me is that the hospital refuses to tell the moms that are calling whether this nurse was even involved in their labour and delivery,” Mr. McKiggan said. “That’s a silly response."Story continues below advertisement
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