Very frustrated reading this article and some of these comments! The number of addicts seeking narcotics in the ER has been at epidemic levels for MANY years. As an RN, I recognize and witness that prescription drugs kill FAR more people than anyone realizes. ER docs are at the front lines of this deadly epidemic. With the evidence before him AND this patient's history, Dr. Lee's treatment of was SPOT ON.

A complete work up showed no source of her pain and no signs of an infection. YES, an infection can overwhelm the body within a few days even if not detectable just prior. Dr. Lee VERY APPROPRIATELY told the patient to follow up with a medical doctor. Going to a CHIROPRACTOR, FOUR days later?!  They claim it was life and death at the ER but no one takes her for immediate follow-up as instructed??!

I sympathize with this family (especially the children) but if the doctors "strong urging" to follow-up with a medical doctor had been followed, those girls would still have their mom.