Malcom Garrett
4 Aug 2022 · Coroner Alison Mutch · Manchester South
The coroner's concerns
1. acquisition of Covid-19 in immunosuppressed patient
“it was recognised that Mr [name redacted] was at high risk of acquiring Covid-19 in a hospital setting as he was immunosuppressed following his transplant”
2. lack of specific guidance for immunosuppressed patients
“all such patients are at high risk in an acute hospital setting but there is no specific guidance for their management”
3. delayed discharge of high-risk patient
“no specific guidance about expediting patients such as him and looking at alternative methods of treatment”
4. opiate toxicity due to renal impairment
“to avoid opiate toxicity is such situations there needs to be a greater use of and understanding of the importance of monitoring kidney function”
Responses
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