Patrick Coffey
7 Jul 2025 · Coroner Robert Simpson · Berkshire
The coroner's concerns
1. lack of repositioning
“I heard evidence that it was important that Mr [name redacted] spent most of his time in a seated position rather than lying down. This was to assist with his ability to breathe more deeply and cough more effectively; both of which are of importance when treating chest infections especially in the context of a patient with rib fractures.”