The patient, who has beenidentified as a 29-year-old Native American, has been under the care of the facility since she was between ages 2-3, according to the documents, which also state that the woman suffers from quadriplegia, recurrent pneumonia and a seizure disorder.
“She lacks sufficient understanding and mental capacity to make decisions or give consents for her medical, placement or financial estate,” the court documents say.
The records date back to a 2009 order that transferred guardianship of the woman from her biological father to her mother.
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An annual guardian’s report filed with the court and dated April 30, 2018, says that the woman’s last court-ordered annual doctor’s examination took place on April 16, 2018.
“No changes,” says a handwritten note in response to a form question asking whether there have been “any major changes in the ward’s physical and/or mental condition in the last year.”
PEOPLE was unable to reach the doctor who performed the examination.
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Phoenix police have confirmed a sexual assault investigation concerning the woman’s pregnancy.
Officials and Hacienda HealthCare both have confirmed thecollection of DNA from male staffersin an effort to find a link to the apparent assault of the woman.
Investigators are asking the public to help identify a suspect in the sexual assault case. Anyone with information, call 602-534-2121. Or to remain anonymous, call Silent Witness at 480-WITNESS.
source: people.com
