Charlotte Burton
23 Nov 2023 · Coroner Samantha Goward · Cambridgeshire and Peterborough
The coroner's concerns
1. no in‑person cardiology assessment for suspected cardiac problems
“The evidence indicates that there is a nationwide shortage of suitably trained Cardiologists and that, particularly in District General Hospital setting, this means that out of hours there is no provision for patients presenting with suspected cardiac problems to be assessed in person by a Cardiologist. The system is therefore reliant upon doctors of different specialities or cardiac nurses recognising the condition and the need for contact with specialist at a different Trust. This still does n”