Investigation and inquest
On 12/06/2015 I commenced an investigation into the death of Sidney Brian Alexander, age 73. The investigation concluded at the end of the inquest on 01/06/2016. The conclusion of the inquest was a Narrative Conclusion (attached)
Circumstances of the death
Mr Alexander was admitted at 06.30hrs on 19/05/2015 with a background of 1997 cardiac transplant (on immunosuppressants), COPD an colitis. He presented with a few months history of diarrhoea. Treated medically for Crohn's exacerbation with IV steroids and then infliximab to no effect. He developed respiratory distress on 03/06/2015. X-Ray showed diffuse right sided infiltrates. CMV positive Treated with Mepmerom and Ganciclovir but Mr Alexander died at 2310hrs in the Pilgrim Hospital, Fishtoft.
Coroner’s concerns
1 ████████ Consultant Gastroenterologist gave live evidence, During that evidence he conceded that he hadn't been able to fully complete a Biopsy report for Unilabs as there was insufficient room on it. Surely a form can be expanded or provision made for an addendum?