John Adams

PFD Report Historic (No Identified Response) Ref: 2014-0293
Date of Report 1 July 2014
Coroner Veronica Hamilton-Deeley
Coroner Area Brighton & Hove
Response Deadline est. 26 August 2014
Hospital Death (Clinical Procedures and medical management) related deaths
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Coroner's Concerns (AI summary)
VERONICA HAMILTON-DEELEY, LLB.
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VERONICA HAMILTON-DEELEY, LLB.
Sent To
  • Brighton and Sussex University Hospitals
  • National Patient Safety Agency
  • National Research Ethics Service
Response Status
Linked responses 0 of 3
56-Day Deadline 26 Aug 2014
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Report Sections
Investigation and Inquest
On 13th February 2014 commenced an investigation into the death of John Henry ADAMS. The investigation concluded at the end of the inquest on 11th June 2014. The conclusion of the inquest was a narrative conclusion: - John Henry ADAMS died as a result of multiple complications of appropriate cardiac intervention in circumstances where, just prior to the procedure, he was recruited to a cardiac trial.
Action Should Be Taken
In my opinion action should be taken to prevent future deaths and believe you AND your organisation _have_the_power to _take such action may part Why Why College Why Act;

VERONICA HAMILTON-DEELEY, LLB.
Copies Sent To
8 Maple Street; London: have also sent it to Director for Clinical Quality and Primary Care, Lanchester House, ralaer Plce Brighton Director of Public Health;, Lanchester House, Trafalgr Place, Brighton
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