Susan Evans
13 Dec 2024 · Coroner Sally Olsen · Hampshire, Portsmouth and Southampton
The coroner's concerns
1. lack of specialist bariatric team review before discharge
“There is to be a daily review by a bariatric specialist nurse, consultant or registrar. A senior doctor is to review within 2 hours if there is increased abdominal pain in order to rule out anastomotic leak or bleed. In addition to this, the inquest heard evidence that patients should be seen by a member of the specialist bariatric team prior to discharge. This is not included in the written policy.”