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Mary Hallworth

Ref: 2014-0487 Date: 11 Nov 2014 Coroner: Joanne Kearsley Area: Manchester (South) Responses identified: 0 / 1 View PDF

A patient experiencing pain after a fall did not receive medical attention or assessment for a critical 24-hour period.

Date 11 Nov 2014
56-day deadline 6 Jan 2015
Responses identified 0 of 1
Care Home Health related deaths

Coroner's concerns

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A patient experiencing pain after a fall did not receive medical attention or assessment for a critical 24-hour period.
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_ _ Despite the deceased in pain having fallen, no medical attention was sought or considered for a period of 24 hours_

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Investigation and inquest
On 26th March commenced an investigation into the death of Hallworth date of birth 17.09.1915. The investigation concluded on the 18th July 2014 and the conclusion was one of Accidental Death. The medical cause of death was 1a) Bronchopneumonia 1b) Fractured left hip II) Asthma and Hypertension
Circumstances of the death
The circumstances leading to the death of the deceased are as follows: The deceased was a frail, elderly lady who was living at her home address was practically immobile and required assistance with all her daily needs. She was prone to falls from her bed: On the 18th March 2014 at 08.25am the deceased was found by a carer on the floor of her bedroom She was complaining of pain on her left side. The carer sought assistance from the office as she was not medically trained. Following advice the carer left Mrs Hallworth when a family friend was contacted and arrived at the property: She was then lifted 'in a fireman's lift' and placed on the bed. She was still in pain and was given liquid paracetamol.
Action should be taken
In my opinion action should be taken to prevent future deaths and believe you have the and Mary and She being and power to take such action:

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Reference
2014-0487
Date of report
11 November 2014
Coroner
Joanne Kearsley
Coroner area
Manchester (South)

Responses identified

Responses identified 0 of 1
1 response not yet linked

Organisations named in PFD reports are normally expected to respond within 56 days. Deadline: 6 Jan 2015.

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