why did cnn not report both sides of the patient escape at mayo

by Kameron Terry 9 min read

Mayo Clinic responds to false, sensationalized CNN story

26 hours ago  · ROCHESTER, Minn. – Mayo Clinic publicly responded to the inaccurate, incomplete and irresponsible reporting by CNN in this week’s “Escape from Mayo Clinic” series, noting that the series lacks context that CNN was provided, but chose not to investigate or report. Mayo also sent a letter directly to CNN leadership expressing its profound disappointment. >> Go To The Portal


What happened to CNN+?

Licht, who officially starts May 2, quit his job as the executive producer of “The Late Show With Stephen Colbert” to run CNN. On Thursday, he came across as passionate and empathetic, according to people who listened to him speak. CNN+ will only end up lasting a few weeks. Several factors led to its demise. Here are some key takeaways:

What is the Mayo Clinic known for?

Mayo Clinic is a nonprofit organization committed to clinical practice, education and research, providing expert, comprehensive care to everyone who needs healing. Learn more about Mayo Clinic. Visit the Mayo Clinic News Network.

Who is the Executive Dean of the Mayo Clinic?

ROCHESTER, Minn. – “At the heart of this matter is a vulnerable patient,” says Charles (Michel) Harper, M.D., executive dean for practice, Mayo Clinic. “Mayo Clinic firmly stands behind our statements regarding care of this patient and our interactions with CNN.

How important is CNN+ to CNN’s mission?

“In my opinion, CNN+ is likely to be as important to the mission of CNN as the linear channel service has been these past 42 years. It would be hard to overstate how important this moment is for CNN,” he tweeted, adding: “CNN+ is also important b/c it is CNN unmistakably embracing a scalable, robust paid digital business model.”

What Mayo didn't say about the March 28 meeting

During the meeting, Mayo staffers made factual mistakes and shocking comments.

Other accusations made by Mayo at the meeting

In the Wednesday letter to CNN's executive, Mayo said they found the following items "disturbing."

What documents did CNN show about Alyssa?

To understand the legal and ethical issues in Alyssa's case, CNN showed experts key documents, including law enforcement reports; a transcript of portions of CNN's interview with Sherwin, the detective at the Rochester Police Department; and summaries of her care written by doctors at Mayo and Sanford.

What did the doctor write on Alyssa's discharge note?

"Alyssa's medical condition, medical status, cognition, and physical impairments require an ongoing inpatient level of medical care, " the doctors wrote.

Why did Duane want to take Alyssa downstairs?

Duane told the nurses he wanted to take Alyssa downstairs to say hello to Grandma Betty in the lobby.

What time did Alyssa and her parents leave the hotel?

Alyssa and her parents scrambled and left the hotel. It was now almost 9 p.m., and nearly five hours had passed since they'd left Mayo. The family was on the road with three police agencies -- Rochester, Mankato and Martin County -- on their heels.

Where is Duane Engebretson's hospital?

Sherburn, Minnesota (CNN) One winter afternoon last year, Duane Engebretson sat in his stepdaughter's hospital room at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota, trying to figure out how she could escape.

Why did they choose Jackson?

They'd chosen Jackson because it had a hospital that wasn't owned by Mayo. But they feared that the doctors there might transfer her to a Mayo facility. After the calls from police, Alyssa's parents figured out that their phones were being pinged and took the batteries out.

What was Alyssa's medical condition?

Alyssa was at risk for pneumonia, malnourishment, dehydration, aspiration, infection and falling, according to the note. She didn't have her medications with her, and her parents weren't trained on how to use her feeding tube, according to the discharge summary.

How old was the Mayo Clinic patient when she escaped?

CNN published a statement Aug. 17 standing by its previous reporting about a then-18-year-old patient who "escaped" Rochester, Minn.-based Mayo Clinic in 2017 after caregivers allegedly refused to let her leave.

How long can you be involuntary in Mayo?

There is no jury of your peers and the standard is by a preponderance of the evidence, NOT beyond a reasonable doubt like in criminal proceedings. In MN, one can be "committed"/imprisoned for six months with an automatic six month renewal (one year) without a trial by jury. TRUTH: does not matter if it is 22 days or 1 year, one's life is destroyed when being pulled out of their life for even a short time, especially Mayo releases PHI to anyone that calls in...I have recordings.