Elizabeth Cooper
1 May 2014 · Coroner Philip Sharp · Cumbria (South & East)
The coroner's concerns
1. unclear advice on precautions for genetic condition
“Advice on precautions to be taken for those persons with the genetic condition is unclear especially concerning air and long distance travel”
2. no clear pathway for information to family
“There seems no clear pathway for information concerning the condition to be passed to members of the family of the patient for them to assess their own position”
3. no leaflet on fatal consequences of not seeking medical assistance
“(a) was available to [the deceased] concerning the fatal consequences of not seeking medical assistance”
4. no leaflet provided to family about Factor V Leiden risks
“(b) was available to be given to members of [the deceased]'s family to inform them of the risks involved in Factor V Leiden Mutation and the options open to them”
Responses
No published response was found on judiciary.uk.