Hospital that treated Daniel Prude says care was 'appropriate and compassionate' after brother's complaint

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The hospital has offered to speak to Prude's family and answer any questions they might have about his treatment.

Daniel Prude was treated at URMC's Strong Memorial Hospital hours before his brother called the police. Body camera footage from Prude's arrest shows that he was handcuffed and held down by police, as Prude was naked and had a hood put on his head,Prude died a week after his arrest on March 30. In a review of his death, the medical examinerNewsweek

, URMC offered to explain to Prude's family what treatment he received when he was admitted on March 22, and gave the option to waive confidentiality to make the information public."As we said Thursday in extending our deepest sympathies to the Prude family, privacy laws prevent us from discussing Daniel Prude's evaluation or treatment at Strong Memorial Hospital.

Joe Prude spoke about the alleged lack of diagnosis, saying his brother Daniel should've been kept longer."[He] was released with no diagnosis, no nothing, and for me reaching out like that, knowing he should've at least been observed for at least 72 hours or something so they could get a clear read on how he was functioning. They didn't do that," he said.

Earlier in its statement, URMC said that Prude's death highlighted conversations about the roles that healthcare providers and law enforcement have when dealing with a person struggling with mental health issues. The hospital said that it hoped to play a part in conversations addressing these issues.

 

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