In response to the death of Donda West, Kanye West's mother, the California State Senate on Wednesday sanctioned a prerequisite that patients be granted a physical exam ahead elective operating theater, according to the Los Angeles Times.
State Senator Mark Ridley-Thomas told the paper that the measure was in response to West's death last November of complications related to enhancive surgery. The family reportedly believes that a physical exam would have uncovered coronary artery disease.
"Many of us are concerned virtually the quality of care extended to those world Health Organization receive elective surgery," Ridley-Thomas said. The vote was 37 to 1.
The doctor who performed the surgical operation, Jan Adams, admitted to performing the operation simply has denied any error. In June, he was arrested for drunk driving, pleaded non guilty and was released on a $10,000 bond. He will return to court of justice in October, according to Vacaville, California's The Reporter.
Kanye recently joined with MTV News for the especial "Choose or Lose & Kanye West Present: Homecoming." On the show, Kanye and MTV's Sway Calloway surprised three Iraq-war veterans with visits to their homes, listened to their stories, thanked them for their contributions, and then helped the vets face their challenges by assisting them with paying off debt and career development.
Kanye's Dr. Donda West Foundation and MTV provided nearly of the funds for the gifts to the veterans. "This past year I suffered a caboodle of losses," Kanye says on the show, referring primarily to Donda's death. "I know my music inspires citizenry, but you can always do more."
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