Source · NIPSO (NI Public Services Ombudsman)

Western Health and Social Care Trust

NIPSO (NI Public Services Ombudsman) Other Reference NIPSO-16990 Sector Health & Social Care Decided 08 January 2020

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The Ombudsman has found that, prior to her death, a patient was given appropriate care and treatment at the South West Acute Hospital, Enniskillen. However, an investigation also concluded that the Trust should have made her family aware of a Do Not Resuscitate order placed on her medical file.

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