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Christa Pike's lawyers warn medics could refuse to treat her
Doctors may refuse to treat Christa Pike if second execution order made.
In brief
Doctors may refuse to treat Christa Pike if second execution order made. Christa Pike's legal team warns medics could refuse treatment if second execution order is issued, as she remains conscious but with memory issues after failed lethal injection. Originally reported by LADbible.
Christa Pike's legal team update
Pike's lawyers said she is 'conscious and speaking' against all odds.
“against all the odds”
Dr Joel Zivot's warning
Doctors could refuse treatment if they improve health for future punishment.
“for the purposes of future punishment”
Zivot on Pike's condition
She recalls her name but not the date, believes it is still September.
“she believes it was still September”
Zivot on execution failure
Pentobarbital did not sufficiently enter her circulation to kill her.
“simply did not make it sufficiently into her circulation”
Zivot on potential outcomes
If she recovers fully, she faces another execution attempt; cognitive decline may exculpate her.
“she faces the prospect of another execution attempt”
Legal team's next steps
Tennessee's review may determine if execution protocols need correction.
“what happens next”
At a glance
Christa Pike's legal team warns medics could refuse treatment if second execution order is issued, as she remains conscious but with memory issues after failed lethal injection.
