Staff report
GAINESVILLE, Fla. – The family of two-year-old De’Markus Jeremiah Page is mourning the devastating loss of their son following what they say were preventable medical errors at Shands Hospital at the University of Florida.
On March 1, 2024, De’Markus, who had special needs, was admitted to AdventHealth Ocala Hospital for persistent vomiting, diarrhea, and decreased oral intake. He was diagnosed with a viral illness and critically low potassium levels, prompting immediate IV therapy and a transfer to Shands for higher-level care…