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Coroner warns of risk of future deaths at Southend Hospital

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 2 Oct, 11:43 · Archive

A coroner has warned of a 'significant risk of future deaths' at Southend Hospital following an inquest into a patient's death.

A coroner has issued a warning of a 'significant risk of future deaths' at Southend Hospital following an inquest into a woman's death. She died eight days after being admitted with a fractured femur.

Hospital bosses said action is already being taken in response to the coroner's warning. The inquest prompted the coroner to issue the formal alert about potential risks at the hospital.

Coroner warns of risk of future deaths at Southend Hospital
Image: Echo (Basildon)

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