Kamil Iddrisu
6 Dec 2019 · Coroner Louise Hunt · Birmimgham and Solihull
The coroner's concerns
1. non UK selection candidates without sickle cell screening
“Consideration should be given to all non UK selection candidates being screened for sickle cell trait before embarking on any selection process. A blood test can be undertaken to assess whether candidates have sickle cell trait.”
2. non UK selection candidates with sickle cell trait
“Consideration should be given to all non UK selection candidates who have been through the process already having an urgent blood test to check whether they have sickle cell trait. If a person has sickle cell trait they are a significant increased risk of death/collapse during military exercise.”