Amid increased public scrutiny for how law enforcement handles calls for people in the throes of a mental health crisis, Toronto police officials have temporarily suspended the specialized deployment of some officers who are trained to assist on these kinds of calls.
Video captures patient crawling out of hospital after staff dismiss pleas for help
Medical staff at a Toronto hospital told a man complaining of excruciating leg pain that he was fine to go home forcing him to crawl out of emergency. He believes a serious health disorder was ignored due to his mental illness, a problem mental health experts say is far too common.
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