A man with disabilities died from sepsis after waiting 34 hours for antibiotics at Bassetlaw Hospital in England, with investigations revealing the delay was avoidable and contributed to his death, highlighting issues in communication and treatment protocols within the NHS.
A man with disabilities died from sepsis after waiting 34 hours for antibiotics at Bassetlaw Hospital, England, due to hospital delays and communication failures, which a new investigation deemed avoidable.
A lawsuit alleges that a delay of over 10 hours in performing a CT scan contributed to the death of Andrew Gabor from a pulmonary embolism, highlighting concerns about hospital response times and blood clot prevention. The case underscores the importance of timely diagnostics and proactive clot prevention measures, with experts emphasizing the need for vigilance and advocacy to prevent such fatalities.