Investigation and inquest
On the 18th of March 2013 I commenced an investigation into the death of Esther Jane Jones (DOB 30.08.1919 DOD 30.03.2013). The investigation concluded at the end of the inquest on the 18th of June 2014 and I recorded a Conclusion of Natural Causes with the cause of death being 1(a) Pulmonary Embolus due to 1(b) Phlebothrombosis (Right Leg)
Circumstances of the death
The Circumstances of the death are that the Deceased had died at the Maelor Hospital, Wrexham and although it was established that the death was ultimately due to Natural Causes there had been a Serious Incident Review conducted by BCUHB following the death as a result of concerns arising in relation to missed medication.
Coroner’s concerns
That unless steps are taken to improve the process by which SIRs are conducted and completed, then this could pose continuing risks to others and may lead to future deaths.