Serial The Retrievals - Ep. 1
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Aug 17, 2023 Patients at a fertility clinic experience excruciating, unexpected pain. A drug-addicted nurse is stealing medication, causing the pain. Multiple patients share their frustration with the clinic. The experiences of women in the healthcare system are explored, with a focus on advocating for themselves. A shocking letter reveals the nurse's actions.
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Patient Endures Excruciating Pain
- Laura felt excruciating pain during her egg retrieval despite being under moderate sedation.
- She experienced disbelief from staff as she repeatedly told them she could feel everything during the procedure.
Nurse Diverts Fentanyl Drug
- A nurse stole fentanyl by replacing it with saline in patients' IVs at a Yale fertility clinic.
- This caused many women to experience extreme pain unexpectedly during their procedures.
Patient Blacked Out From Pain
- Julia experienced excruciating pain, blacked out at home after retrieval, and felt dismissed by her doctor.
- She questioned her own judgment and felt isolated and uncared for during recovery.