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Epileptic Patient Considers Lawsuit After Hospital Mishandling

7/19/2025

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Shaquille Edwards, a 30-year-old living with epilepsy, is contemplating legal action against Arima Hospital after a traumatic incident left him with diminished use of his left hand. He alleges that trainee nurses mishandled him during a seizure, causing severe wrist damage. Health Minister Lackram Bodoe has announced an investigation, as Edwards sheds light on broader healthcare shortcomings, including poor follow-up care and erratic medication management.

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Shaquille Edwards, a 30-year-old living with epilepsy, is contemplating legal action against Arima Hospital after a traumatic incident left him with diminished use of his left hand. He alleges that trainee nurses mishandled him during a seizure, causing severe wrist damage. Health Minister Lackram Bodoe has announced an investigation, as Edwards sheds light on broader healthcare shortcomings, including poor follow-up care and erratic medication management.