Is Jail Neglect a Widespread Problem in Texas?-Pt.7
Ronald Tracy Bush Dies After Being in Comal County Jail Continued
After emergency surgery was performed on Ronald Tracy Bush on July 11, 2023, hospital personnel consulted with his family regarding his poor medical condition. They instructed personnel to place Mr. Bush on comfort measures. Nurse Practitioner Whitehawk pronounced Ronald Tracy Bush deceased at 9:32 p.m. on July 11, 2023.
The custodial death report further says about Mr. Bush that there is no known history of suicidal ideations or past attempts. There is no known history of drug or tobacco abuse. However, there is a suspected history of alcohol abuse. No signs of trauma. Foul play is not suspected. Mr. Bush is a 53-year-old Caucasian man with brown hair, brown eyes, all natural teeth, and a beard and mustache.
Mr. Bush was observed lying supine on a medical bed in the intensive care unit. Mr. Bush was noted wearing a hospital gown. A medical tube was noted in place to the right nostril. A medical tube was noted in place to the neck. EKG patches were noted to the chest and abdomen. Intravenous catheters were noted to the bilateral arms. A medical identification band was noted to the left wrist, reading “BUSH, RONALD T” and “MRN #000610069.”
Learn more in Part 1, Part 2, Part 3, Part 4, Part 5, and Part 6 of this continuing series.
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