David Mostari
5 Feb 2016 · Coroner Thomas Osborne · Bedfordshire and Luton
The coroner's concerns
1. delayed urgent imaging tests
“Mr. [name redacted] was admitted to the Hospital on a Saturday and despite the need for an urgent x-ray and ultra sound scan the tests were not in fact carried out until the Monday. There therefore does not appear to be any robust system in place for ensuring that urgent tests and imaging are carried out without delay, particularly when a patient is admitted at the week-end. The deceased needed the tests and follow up treatment as a matter of urgency.”
Responses
D-Mostari-Response.pdf ↗· Bedford Hospital NHS Trust
Stated action · 1 April 2016
“The Trust has therefore developed and is in the process of implementing the attached position statement/ action plan in order to ensure that there is a robust system in place.”