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A pregnant woman died after delays in care at a UK hospital, with an inquest citing systemic failures and possible bias.
A 33-year-old pregnant woman, Dhananji Dona, died from septic shock after a prolonged wait in the emergency department at Royal Stoke University Hospital in October 2024.
She arrived with heavy bleeding and severe pain but waited over two hours for triage, far exceeding the 15-minute standard, and was not physically examined despite her worsening condition.
Staff failed to use sepsis screening tools or the modified obstetric warning score, delaying treatment by three hours.
An inquest found a "gross failure of care," citing systemic issues including poor prioritization of pregnant patients, inadequate training, and possible cultural bias due to her Sri Lankan background.
A maternity investigator identified 11 contributing factors, and a gynecologist said earlier intervention likely would have saved her life.
The hospital has been urged to implement changes, including faster triage and better sepsis protocols.
Una mujer embarazada murió después de los retrasos en la atención en un hospital del Reino Unido, con una investigación citando fallas sistémicas y un posible sesgo.