Source · Prevention of Future Deaths
Jerome Peat
Ref: 2021-0031
Date: 8 Feb 2021
Coroner: Dr Simon Fox QC
Area: Avon
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AI-generated concerns summaryThe EMIS computer medical record system did not alert medical staff to a duplicate patient registration, leading to an inadvertent duplication of morphine prescriptions.
Date
8 Feb 2021
56-day deadline
6 Apr 2021
stated in the report
Responses identified
0 of 1
Coroner's concerns
The EMIS computer medical record system did not alert medical staff to a duplicate patient registration, leading to an inadvertent duplication of morphine prescriptions.
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The EMIS computer medical record on 4.11.19 failed to alert] at Long Furlong Medical Centre that Mr. Peat had already registered with the GP at the Student Medical Centre, as a result of which there was inadvertent duplication of his morphine prescription on 4.11.19 and 5.11.19 and Mr: Peat was prescribed significantly more morphine than was intended. subsequently died from an overdose of Telephone 01275 461920 Email AvonCoronersTeam@bristol gcsxgov:uk Website wwwavon-coroner.com The Coroner'$ Court; Old Weston Road, Flax Bourton, BS48 1UL He prescribed morphine
Report sections
Investigation and inquest
On 04/03/2020 an investigation was commenced into the death of Jerome Alexander Peat: The investigation concluded at the end of the inquest on 03/02/2021. The conclusion of the inquest was that the death was "Drug Related" and found that Mr: Peat died from an overdose of prescribed medication; including morphine:
Circumstances of the death
Mr: Peat was prescribed morphine by Long Furlong Medical Centre on 4.11.19,by the Student Medical Centre in Bristol on 5.11.19 + 21.11.19 and by the out of hours doctor in Bristol on 1.12.19. He was found dead from an overdose of morphine on 12.12.19 at his student accommodation.
Action should be taken
In my opinion action should be taken to prevent future deaths and believe vou have the power to take such action:
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coroner.com The Coroner's Court; Old Weston Road, Flax Bourton, BS48 1UL and QC, Fox
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Report details
- Reference
- 2021-0031
- Date of report
- 8 February 2021
- Coroner
- Dr Simon Fox QC
- Coroner area
- Avon
Responses identified
Responses identified
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Organisations named in PFD reports are normally expected to respond within 56 days. Deadline: 6 Apr 2021 (stated in the report).
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- Long Furlong Medical Centre