Deaf-blind patient sues Strong Memorial and Highland hospitals over lack of interpreters during ER visits and surgery

Summary

A deaf-blind patient is suing Strong Memorial and Highland hospitals in Rochester, N.Y., alleging they failed to provide her with in-person sign language interpreters during two emergency room visits and a scheduled surgery over the past three years. The lawsuit claims the woman was unable to understand what was happening during these medical encounters due to the lack of proper interpretation services. The University of Rochester Medicine has responded with a statement following the lawsuit.

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