Source · Prevention of Future Deaths

Edwin Thompson

Ref: 2014-0542 Date: 22 Dec 2014 Coroner: Terence Carney Area: Gateshead & South Tyneside Responses identified: 0 / 2 View PDF

A clear, concise directive is needed for care home staff to promptly seek medical advice for residents experiencing pain, especially if it suggests a cardiac issue.

Date 22 Dec 2014
56-day deadline 9 Mar 2015
Responses identified 0 of 2
Community health care and emergency services related deaths

Coroner's concerns

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A clear, concise directive is needed for care home staff to promptly seek medical advice for residents experiencing pain, especially if it suggests a cardiac issue.
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A The seeking of medical advice and assistance. There is a need to draft and disseminate to all care staff a clear, simple and concise directive to care home staff to seek medical advice or assistance in respect of residents presenting with pain, particularly of a cardiac nature without delay.

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Reference
2014-0542
Date of report
22 December 2014
Coroner
Terence Carney
Coroner area
Gateshead & South Tyneside

Responses identified

Responses identified 0 of 2
2 responses not yet linked

Organisations named in PFD reports are normally expected to respond within 56 days. Deadline: 9 Mar 2015.

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Quality Care Commission
South Tyneside Council

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