Woman who died in A&E after overdose had 'inadequate care'

Woman who died in A&E after overdose had 'inadequate care' Coroner criticises ‘overwhelmed’ hospital but rules Bethany Shipsey intended to kill herself

A 21-year-old woman who died in an exceptionally busy A&E ward after taking an overdoseof diet pills intended to kill herself but received inadequate care, a coroner has found.

Bethany Shipsey died in Worcestershire Royal hospital on 15 February last year, a day described by hospital staff as overwhelming. She had swallowed tablets she bought online from eastern Europe that contained the industrial substance DNP. Continue reading... The Guardian

See also:

• Coroner criticises hospital failings and busy A&E department over death of rape victim who overdosed on diet pills The Daily Telegraph