46-year-old disabled woman, Marina Young, died from neglect in Royal Preston Hospital A&E during a severe asthma attack due to inadequate medical care.
Marina Young, a 46-year-old disabled woman, died after spending 39 hours in a busy A&E at Royal Preston Hospital due to a severe asthma attack. A coroner ruled her death was caused by neglect, citing inadequate medical care and failure to address her needs. Despite being deemed in need of admission, she was not seen by a senior doctor. The coroner emphasized the need for systemic changes to prevent similar incidents in the future.
September 27, 2024
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