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The Life Esidimeni Inquest in Pretoria will on Tuesday morning continue to hear evidence from Medical Expert, Professor Abel Pienaar.

File image of a stethoscope.evidence from Medical Expert, Professor Abel PienaarOn Monday, he told the inquest that mentally ill patients were transferred to new Non-Governmental Organisations without proper records detailing their medical needs and condition.

Professor Pienaar said that the transfer of patients from the Life Esidemeni facilities constituted neglect and poor health care. The 144 patients died of hunger, dehydration and neglect during and after they were moved to ill-equipped and unregistered NGO. This is after the Gauteng Health Department closed down the Life Esidimeni facilities in June 2016, citing financial constraints. Professor Pienaar says the health of the patients was compromised.

“What I mean my lady is that in my assessment all these patients are either severe or profoundly and intellectually unable. Therefore in contact, direct and close monitoring of patients is of most importance. And I mean monitoring of care and the condition of the patient should the condition deteriorate.”

 

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