Investigation and inquest
On the 13th July 2022 I opened an investigation touching the death of Barbara Mitchell , aged 94 years old. I opened and heard an inquest on the 7ᵗʰ December 2022. The conclusion of the inquest was “ Barbara Mitchell died as the result of an accident ”, the medical case of death was 1a Pneumonia, 1b Fracture of Sternum and under paragraph 2 Atrial Fibrillation.
Circumstances of the death
On the 9ᵗʰ July 2022 Barbara Mitchell died at Northwick Park Hospital having fallen at home despite being assisted at the time by a carer.
Coroner’s concerns
1. Consideration of specialist training of staff in connection with the moving and handling of individuals, especially after a fall.