Forgetful doctor left body for 9 days

Spiritwarrior

Lurking
Full GL Member
Credits
3,023
The body of a 76-year-old woman found dead in her Vienna flat was left there for nine days because a doctor who registered the death forgot to notify a removal service, officials said Tuesday.

The oversight was noticed when neighbors of the deceased woman complained of a worsening stench, said Andreas Flaschner, spokesman for the Austrian capital's disinfection department.

Read more here
 
Nice...this is why doctor's need nurses.
 
Back
Top