Allan Cunliffe
22 Apr 2020 · Coroner Jason Wells · Manchester South
The coroner's concerns
1. inadequate communication and documentation of clinical observations on Summers Ward
“The physical care of vulnerable patients on Summers Ward was poor. Whilst the experience of different junior doctors will inevitably vary, communication between the doctors and nurses was poor and the recording of clinical observations/ NEWS score and action thereon (designed to alleviate some of the clinical decision making) was inaccurate/ lacking. There was further confusion regarding the administration of oxygen, with at least one nurse being apparently unaware of the mandatory training.”