Investigation and inquest
On 25 July 2017 I commenced an investigation into the death of David John Lindsey.
Circumstances of the death
David John Lindsey was born on 1 December 1944 and he died at his home address on 25 July 2017. The cause of death provided by the pathologist after a post mortem examination is 1a) small bowel cancer. Mr Lindsey’s medical history included diverticulosis, gastritis and a hernia repair. It would appear that Mr Lindsey had undergone investigations at Basildon Hospital during a period of over a year. No diagnosis was made nor treatment given. The tumour was found to be 7cms by 11cms in size
Coroner’s concerns
[BRIEF SUMMARY OF MATTERS OF CONCERN]
(1) The family contend that the trust has failed to follow NICE guidelines in respect of cancer screening, referrals, diagnosis and treatment
(2) They further contend that the trust has failed to follow its own policies and guidelines in this regard.