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flag A pregnant woman died after delays in care at a UK hospital, with an inquest citing systemic failures and possible bias.

flag 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. flag 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. flag Staff failed to use sepsis screening tools or the modified obstetric warning score, delaying treatment by three hours. flag 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. flag A maternity investigator identified 11 contributing factors, and a gynecologist said earlier intervention likely would have saved her life. flag The hospital has been urged to implement changes, including faster triage and better sepsis protocols.

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