Peter McCarthy
10 Dec 2024 · Coroner Caroline Topping · Surrey
The coroner's concerns
1. anticoagulant medication given after fall without oversight
“On her arrival the carer offered Mr [name redacted] his daily medications, which included an anticoagulant. He refused to take it. Following the conclusion of the inquest I sought information from Care4U Healthcare as to what, if any, protocol they have to ensure that clients who have fallen are not given anticoagulant medication without medical oversight. I have been told that medication comes in blister packs and the staff would not know if any medication was contra indicated after a fall. To date no”
Responses
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