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My mother's death

Posted By greaving son

"My mother's death"

About: Royal Blackburn Hospital / Older people's healthcare

(as a relative),

My mother was admitted with cellulitis (a common skin infection).

She went into Blackburn Hospital, caught pneumonia. I was told they would not resucitate her if her heart stopped. They administered morphine, this drug interferes with breathing. I believe my mother died as a result.

The doctor, when asked, stated well hospitals are the place to contract infections!

I have several more serious complaints that I will not bore you with.

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Response from Royal Blackburn Hospital 11 years ago
Royal Blackburn Hospital

Submitted on 11/03/2013 at 12:30
Published on nhs.uk on 06/01/2014 at 10:13

We are extremely sorry to read the care received was not to the standard we would expect. We understand Hospital stays are an extremely anxious time for patients and their family. . Providing high quality care and giving our patients a positive experience is extremely important to our Trust. We take all concerns very seriously and will always undertake a full investigation. If any patient or their relatives have concerns we would always request they discussed them with a senior nurse or manager in charge. Alternatively you can contact our Patient Advice and Liaison Service (PALs) and they will advise on next steps. Their contact details are 0800 5872586.

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