Maria Whale
9 Nov 2022 · Coroner Sarah-Jane Richards · South Wales Central
The coroner's concerns
1. delayed emergency transport for disabled patient
“The University of Wales Accident and Emergency Department is only 2.1 miles from the home address of Mrs. [name redacted] and her husband, . Mrs. [name redacted] was disabled and needed a hoist to access their car. was unsteady on his feet. The grave condition of Mrs. [name redacted] that night meant it was impossible for to transport her to A&E. Similarly infeasible, was the advice of the Out of Hours triage nurse, [name redacted] to call a taxi. She later suggested should call 999.”