Tragic death of Rory Staunton to save thousands of lives with new sepsis law

I'm so sorry that this angelic child had to suffer and die. Yet, Rory's Law is his earthly legacy,, brought to bear by his strong parents, who so obviously, loved him dearly.

No, he didn't have to die. These damned hospitals with their "cost-cutting" measures where they sent patients home before they should be all because the insurance companies run this countries medicine proves the point that they should completely out of the business of medicine. They do NOT give a fig about the patient but the bottom line how much the hospital saves and makes money. That is all. If we had universal healthcare where the doctor could at least not have that constraint put on them, they wouldn't be forced to evict the patient when important blood work is expected. Forty years ago they would err on the side of caution and immediately start them on an antibiotic until they found out if and what was happening then switch to the appropriate one or stop the treatment if necessary. I know many will say that is what has gotten us in trouble with over treating and has driven the healthcare costs up in my country. We also, didn't deny treatment to children like this lad where he would die of sepsis and then withhold the results of his test until the parents get the bill because we were too embarrassed to tell them that we screwed up.