Walter Reed Army Medical Center neglect scandal

The Walter Reed Army Medical Center neglect scandal refers to a series of allegations of unsatisfactory conditions, treatment of patients, and management at the Walter Reed Army Medical Center (WRAMC) in Washington, D.C., culminating in two articles published by The Washington Post in February 2007. Several cases of patient neglect and shoddy living conditions were reported as early as 2004. "Soldiers suffering from traumatic brain injuries or stress disorders, others with amputated limbs, have languished for weeks and months on end in vermin-infested quarters waiting for a decision on their military status and a ruling on the level of benefits they will receive if they are discharged and transferred to the civilian-run Veterans Administration (VA) healthcare system."[1] When the scandal broke, soldiers were pressured to keep quiet and punished with daily inspections for speaking to the press.[2] Significant public and media attention was generated, which in turn prompted a number of congressional and executive actions, including resignations of several high-ranking officers.[3]

  1. ^ DC, Barry Grey in Washington (10 March 2007). "Walter Reed scandal lifts lid on neglect of wounded US troops". www.wsws.org.
  2. ^ "Walter Reed patients told to keep quiet | Navy Times | navytimes.com". www.navytimes.com. Archived from the original on 30 May 2014. Retrieved 3 February 2022.
  3. ^ Cite error: The named reference WashPost was invoked but never defined (see the help page).