Bronwyn Williams
13 Sept 2017 · Coroner ME Hassell · London Inner (North)
The coroner's concerns
1. referral sent by post
“I heard at inquest that the urgent referral from Kindandental to the Homerton was made not by logging on to a portal, or by email, or by fax, but by post. This seems unduly slow, cumbersome and prone to mishap.”
2. delayed appointment
“Following Ms [name redacted]' attendance at the dental surgery on 4 May, an appointment with the maxillofacial unit was made for 30 May, then cancelled by the Homerton on 23 May and re-fixed for 19 June. This date is nearly seven weeks post referral.”