HealthcareIssuesTemple Hospital to Take Man Off Life Support Against Wife’s Wishes Under 10-Day Rule
Daniel FriendMay 27, 2021
A Temple hospital is using the state’s 10-day rule to end life support for Bill Costea against the wishes of his wife.
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Civil SocietyLocal NewsStatewide NewsTinslee Lewis Update: Oral Arguments Heard in Fort Worth Appellate Court
Sarah McConnellFebruary 6, 2020
The Second Court of Appeals in Fort Worth heard oral arguments in the case of 1-year-old Tinslee Lewis this week following a motion requiring Cook Children's to continue providing life sustaining treatment during the appeals process.
Civil SocietyIssuesLocal NewsStatewide NewsAppellate Court Grants Emergency Stay, Keeping Tinslee Lewis on Life Support
Sarah McConnellJanuary 7, 2020
On Friday, an appellate court granted an emergency motion, requiring Cook Children's to continue providing life sustaining treatment to Tinslee Lewis throughout the appeals process.
Civil SocietyLocal NewsJudge’s Decision Allows Cook Children’s Hospital to Take Tinslee Lewis Off Life Support
Sarah McConnellJanuary 2, 2020
Justice Sandee B. Marion denied a temporary injunction filed on behalf of the Lewis family, effectively allowing Cook Children's to end treatment in accordance with the Texas 10-Day Rule.
Civil SocietyLocal NewsStatewide NewsJudge Grants Extension in Tinslee Lewis Life Support Case
Sarah McConnellDecember 13, 2019
On Thursday, Justice Sandee Marion issued an extension until January 2 for Tinslee Lewis while she decides whether or not to grant the family's request for a temporary injunction.
Civil SocietyIssuesLocal NewsCook Children’s Motion to Recuse Tarrant County Judge from Tinslee Lewis Life Support Case Granted
Sarah McConnellDecember 6, 2019
On Wednesday, a judge granted a motion filed by Cook Children's Medical Center in Fort Worth to recuse Tarrant County Judge Alex Kim from presiding over the case of 10-month-old Tinslee Lewis.
HealthcareBREAKING: Pro-life Group Relocates Woman During Night Shift After Hospital Refuses Care
Tony GuajardoMay 16, 2019
Texas Right to Life helped transfer Carolyn Jones out of Memorial Hermann last night to a new facility after the hospital refused to issue dialysis.
AudioHealthcareDEVELOPING: Recovering Texas Woman Facing Removal from Life Support Due to Red Tape
Drew WhiteMay 10, 2019
Hospital administrators at Memorial Hermann Southwest have invoked the government-sanctioned 10-Day rule for a woman recovering from a stroke.