Emma Sanders
26 Nov 2024 · Coroner Rachael Griffin · Dorset
The coroner's concerns
1. delayed access to patient records
“There can be a delay in accessing a patient's hospital record and history when they are taken to hospital by a paramedic depending on the method of booking in and triage which could impact on patient care, especially if there are delays in them being assessed such as when they are placed in cohorting areas, and this could lead to a future death”
2. missing care plan details in SCR
“The Summary Care Record does not detail care plans in place for individuals in Dorset, the wider South West region and may be nationally”