A lawsuit has been filed against Vancouver Coastal Health after Yuen Pau Woos son tragically died due to alleged negligence at Vancouver General Hospital, raising serious concerns about patient safety.
- Yuen Pau Woo has initiated a lawsuit against Vancouver Coastal Health, claiming negligence after his son was not found for four days following his disappearance from Vancouver General Hospital.
- The civil claim asserts that hospital staff incorrectly assured the family that a search had been conducted, particularly around areas where drug paraphernalia was known to be located.
- Due to the four-day delay in locating the body, it is alleged that Woo’s son received no life-saving treatment, ultimately preventing organ donation and raising questions about mental disorder management.
Why It Matters
This case highlights potential systemic failures within Vancouvers healthcare system, particularly regarding the treatment of patients with mental disorders and the critical importance of timely and effective search protocols in hospitals.