DENVER, Colo. - A doctor who stabbed a nurse at Sky Ridge Medical Center in Lone Tree issued an apology Monday and blamed the attack on his struggle with alcoholism.
Last week, prosecutors announced that Dr. Grady Holder, 52, would not face criminal charges in the Feb. 13 stabbing, which left nurse Brenda Tate with wounds to her upper arm. At the time, Holder was in the intensive care unit at Sky Ridge for treatment for alcohol abuse.
"I want to apologize to Nurse Brenda Tate for any injuries she sustained because of the incident that occurred at Sky Ridge Medical Center. It is my sincere hope that Ms. Tate go forward rebuilding her life, with the support of her family, so she can continue to serve her community in whatever fashion she desires," Holder said in a statement.
Prosecutors said Holder was not criminally responsible for the stabbing because of his mental state.
"I want to assure all hospital personnel that I have never intentionally hurt another human being. To the contrary, I have dedicated my career as a physician to caring for my patients and treating my colleagues in a professional and compassionate manner. I am doing everything I can to treat my alcoholism on a daily basis and have dedicated myself to sobriety. Since my release, I have followed the advice of experienced professionals and taken part in extended residential treatment for alcoholism. I will remain in treatment for the rest of my life."
Holder has had medical staff appointments and clinical privileges at Porter Adventist Hospital in Denver since 1992, a hospital spokesperson said. His privileges at the hospital were revoked after the incident.
Last week, prosecutors announced that Dr. Grady Holder, 52, would not face criminal charges in the Feb. 13 stabbing, which left nurse Brenda Tate with wounds to her upper arm. At the time, Holder was in the intensive care unit at Sky Ridge for treatment for alcohol abuse.
"I want to apologize to Nurse Brenda Tate for any injuries she sustained because of the incident that occurred at Sky Ridge Medical Center. It is my sincere hope that Ms. Tate go forward rebuilding her life, with the support of her family, so she can continue to serve her community in whatever fashion she desires," Holder said in a statement.
Prosecutors said Holder was not criminally responsible for the stabbing because of his mental state.
"I want to assure all hospital personnel that I have never intentionally hurt another human being. To the contrary, I have dedicated my career as a physician to caring for my patients and treating my colleagues in a professional and compassionate manner. I am doing everything I can to treat my alcoholism on a daily basis and have dedicated myself to sobriety. Since my release, I have followed the advice of experienced professionals and taken part in extended residential treatment for alcoholism. I will remain in treatment for the rest of my life."
Holder has had medical staff appointments and clinical privileges at Porter Adventist Hospital in Denver since 1992, a hospital spokesperson said. His privileges at the hospital were revoked after the incident.
