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First report 11 Sep 2014•Latest report 11 Sep 2014

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Concerns and recipient responses

Statements from Wife of the deceased linked to the concerns in each report. Select any concern, action or position to view the source wording.

  1. Powys, Bridgend and Glamorgan Valleys

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    Nicholas James Megginson · Prevention of Future Deaths report

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    Report summary

    Nicholas James Megginson was found unresponsive at home on 22 May 2014 after fracturing his left ankle and undergoing surgery earlier that month. A post-mortem examination found that he died from a pulmonary embolism. The report raised concern that patients discharged after surgery were not consistently advised, orally or in writing, about venous thromboembolism risks and warning signs requiring urgent treatment.

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    How this individual concern was interpreted

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    PFD Monitor interpretation

    Lack of consistent post-surgical discharge advice on venous thromboembolism risks and concerning clinical signs

    Wider context from the report

    “The evidence revealed that there was no consistent advice given to patients discharged post-surgery regarding the risks of venous thromboembolism either orally or in writing incorporating advice in relation to concerning clinical signs which may arise to indicate urgent medical treatment is required. ”
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