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Elderly Woman Dies in Hospital Wait, Inquest Reveals Systemic Issues

Elderly Woman Dies in Hospital Wait, Inquest Reveals Systemic Issues

Update: 2025-12-15
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93-year-old Lina Piroli, with dementia, died after a distressing wait in emergency department due to lack of specialized geriatric care and available beds. Coroner highlighted systemic issue across UK, ordering Whittington Hospital to take action within 56 days.

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Elderly Woman Dies in Hospital Wait, Inquest Reveals Systemic Issues

Elderly Woman Dies in Hospital Wait, Inquest Reveals Systemic Issues