Etta James Must Have Independent Medical Exam

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In a move that seems mindful of the current accusations against Dr. Conrad Murray -- Michael Jackson's home doctor at the time of his death -- a judge in California ordered an independent medical evaluation of R&B icon Etta James this week. The action was prompted when James' son's attorney raised concerns about the singer's safety in the hands of her home doctor.

James' health has been in steady decline recently and the 72-year-old suffers from dementia, leukemia and kidney problems. According to reports, James' home doctor inserted feeding tubes into her stomach without first transporting her to a hospital, which is what the procedure usually calls for, in the interest of safety.

Source: http://www.theboombox.com/2011/02/26/etta-james-medical-exam/

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