Source · Prevention of Future Deaths
Stephen Goodhall
Ref: 2014-0184
Date: 24 Apr 2014
Coroner: John Pollard
Area: Manchester (South)
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AI-generated concerns summaryThe coroner noted the absence of a clear policy to determine candidacy for ITU and contradictory messages between nursing and medical staff regarding this.
Date
24 Apr 2014
56-day deadline
19 Jun 2014 est.
estimated from the report date
Responses identified
0 of 1
Coroner's concerns
The coroner noted the absence of a clear policy to determine candidacy for ITU and contradictory messages between nursing and medical staff regarding this.
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There does not appear to be a clear policy in place to determine candidacy for ITU and there appears to have been a contradictory message from the nursing and medical staff.
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Action should be taken
In my opinion action should be taken to prevent future deaths and believe you have the power to take such action: It would appear that a much clearer set of criteria needs to be set forth to determine eligibility for ITU and the process needs to be far more clearly explained to the relatives of the patient: could then know whether they ought to seek to appeal the decision making process: They
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Report details
- Reference
- 2014-0184
- Date of report
- 24 April 2014
- Coroner
- John Pollard
- Coroner area
- Manchester (South)
Responses identified
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Organisations named in PFD reports are normally expected to respond within 56 days. Deadline: 19 Jun 2014 (estimated from the report date).
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- University Hospital of South Manchester NHS Foundation Trust