[OSEN=Choi Ijeong Reporter] Yang Jaewoong, a psychiatrist and broadcaster, belatedly apologized for the patient death that occurred at his hospital, but the anger of the bereaved family remains unabated. Meanwhile, it was revealed that just 4 days after the patient death incident, Yang Jaewoong announced his marriage to singer Hani, who had been openly expressing her happiness. Hani is now facing criticism, with questions arising as to whether she was aware of this incident in advance, regardless of whether she knew or not.
It was recently revealed that a 33-year-old woman, referred to as Ms. A, who was admitted to a mental hospital in Bucheon, Gyeonggi Province on May 27, died. Her family filed a complaint with the National Human Rights Commission accusing the medical staff of negligent homicide. Ms. A was admitted to the hospital for treatment of diet pill addiction and died from gastric necrosis after 17 days. Her family claimed that the hospital neglected Ms. A, who complained of abdominal pain.
On the 29th of last month, Yang Jaewoong apologized through his agency Mystic Story, saying, “This is Yang Jaewoong. I, along with the former medical staff, cannot help but feel deep sorrow regarding the incident that occurred during the hospitalization at W Hospital, and I sincerely apologize to the bereaved family members who are mourning the loss.”
In a statement released two months later on the 29th, Yang Jaewoong, the hospital’s director, said, “This incident occurred at the hospital where I am currently serving as the director and I take this incident very seriously. The hospital is cooperating to the best of its ability with the ongoing investigation, providing CCTV footage including the treatment chart at the time.”
He also stated, “Since the investigation regarding the treatment process and the incident is currently ongoing, please refrain from speculative and provocative writing regarding the treatment process. Both I, as the director, and all medical staff will cooperate to the fullest extent possible with the ongoing investigation and will take responsibility in accordance with medical and legal judgments.” “Once again, I convey deep condolences and sympathies to the bereaved family members.
However, Ms. A’s mother later claimed that the hospital ignored her one-person protest in front of the hospital, leading to a deterioration in public opinion.
Hani also could not escape criticism. The day she and Yang Jaewoong announced their marriage on June 1st was just 4 days after the patient’s death on May 27th. Many believe that if Hani was aware of this incident, announcing the marriage just 4 days later was not a gesture of respect towards the patient and her family.
If Hani was unaware of this incident, the news of the patient’s death just before their marriage must have come as a shock. While every couple differs in how much they share their thoughts and situations before marriage, it seems inevitable to worry that they may have missed an important aspect while approaching marriage based on trust and faith in each other. If Hani was completely unaware of this tragedy, as the one who will soon become responsible as a head of the family, she may have a lot of homework to address in the future.
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