Hospital trust criticised over death of woman who drank floor cleaner

Joan Blaber swallowed fluid in jug by her bedside at hospital in Brighton, inquest hearsA hospital trust in charge of the care of an 85-year-old woman who died after drinking floor cleaner left in a water jug by her bedside has been rebuked by an inquest jury for the “widespread confusion” that ultimately led to her death.Joan Blaber, from Lewes, East Sussex, was admitted to Royal Sussex County hospital in Brighton on 22 August following a minor stroke, but her condition worsened after drinking the fluid on 17 September. She died six days later. Continue reading…
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