Coroner Blames Hospital Overcrowding for Dementia Patient's Death
Update: 2025-12-10
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Coroner Criticizes NHS After Dementia Patients Death in Emergency RoomA coroner has urged the National Health Service to take action following the death of a 93-year-old dementia patient who passed away after a long wait in the emergency room. Lina Piroli, who had been discharged from the same hospital just hours before her fall, experienced a fractured spine and an E.coli infection during her wait. The coroner found that delays in treatment significantly impacted Linas chances of recovery and noted that this situation is not uncommon at Whittington Hospital and across the UK. Nursing staff are often overwhelmed, leading to inadequate care. The coroners findings have been sent to NHS England and the Department of Health and Social Care, who are required to respond with a plan of action by January 29, 2026.
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