Alberta to order inquiry into case of man who died after eight hours in emergency room

The Alberta government says it is ordering a fatality inquiry into the death of a man who died after spending eight hours in an Edmonton emergency room.

Matt Jones, Minister of Hospital and Surgical Health Services, said Thursday a provincial judge will clarify the circumstances surrounding the death of Prashant Sreekumar, a 44-year-old father of three who died on Dec. 22 at Grey Nuns Community Hospital. The judge will issue findings publicly and could provide recommendations.