Ebola Patient's Fiancee Calls For Thorough Review Of Care
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DALLAS (CBSDFW.COM) - The fiancee of Thomas Duncan, the first patient to be diagnosed with Ebola, says that she is in "deep sadness and grief" now that he has passed away.
Louise Troh, who is one of four people being quarantined as a result of her close contact with Duncan, issued a statement following Duncan's death.
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In it, she thanked the Dallas community, the Liberian community, her church, her pastor, and several city officials.
She does not make mention of Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital in the statement, but does say, "I trust a thorough examination will take place regarding all aspects of his care," in regards to Duncan's treatment.
Duncan was initially sent home from the hospital's emergency with antibiotics during his first visit on September 25, although he told the nurse he had traveled from Africa.
Duncan returned to the hospital three days later and was placed in isolation because doctors suspected he had Ebola. Test results confirmed the diagnosis two days later.
Troh also says in her statement, "I am now dealing with the sorrow and anger that his son was not able to see him before he died. This will take some time, but in the end, I believe in a merciful God."
Duncan's 19-year-old son, college freshman at Angelo State University, Karsiah Duncan, tried to see his father Tuesday night but was not allowed. Karsiah hadn't seen his father in 16 years.
Presbyterian Hospital released the explanation for why Duncan's son wasn't allowed to visit him:
"As is standard with hospital patients who are unable to make decisions on their own, the patient's representative, as determined under state and federal law, makes decisions about patient access and communications. We continue to comply with the instructions of the patient's representative. The hospital offered for the patient's son to see his father through skype tonight. However, he decided to wait until tomorrow."
Duncan also shares a 13-year-old son with Troh, who is also under quarantine, along with Troh's two nephews.
Read Troh's full statement below:
"This morning we received word that Eric passed away. His suffering is over. My family is in deep sadness and grief, but we leave him in the hands of God. Our deepest sympathies go out to his father and family in Liberia and here in America. Eric was a wonderful man who showed compassion toward all.
I want to thank the Dallas Community, the church and the Liberian community; and in particular, County Judge Jenkins; Mayor Rawlings; my pastor, George Mason; Saymendy Lloyd; Stanley Gay and Alben Bush for all the love and support they have shown me and my family during this ordeal. Without their help, I can't imagine how we could have endured.
I trust a thorough examination will take place regarding all aspects of his care. I am now dealing with the sorrow and anger that his son was not able to see him before he died. This will take some time, but in the end, I believe in a merciful God.
I hope that you will keep my family in your prayers. This has dramatically changed our lives, and we will be grieving for a long time. May Eric rest in peace."
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