UK health system killed teen girl

[DrLeftover]

Teenage girl dies from heart attack after not going to the toilet for eight weeks

1 July

An inquest in Turo, Cornwall, heard that Emily’s life could have been saved with appropriate medical treatment, but she had refused medical examinations.
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Dr James told the coroner that he had prescribed laxatives but had not examined Emily's abdomen. He said: "Had I done so, we would be having a different conversation. Her death could have been avoided with the right treatment at the right point."

Emily collapsed while at home in St Austell, Cornwall on 8 February 2013. Paramedics attempted to revive her but she was later pronounced dead in hospital.

http://www.independent.co.uk/life-s...g-to-the-toilet-for-eight-weeks-10357533.html

 

[Sinon]

How did the health system kill her? She refused treatment/examinations. You can't force someone, especially if they've already got mental health issues to begin with.

It's a pity, but not something the health service can be blamed for.

 

[Nebulous's iconNebulous]

How did the health system kill her? She refused treatment/examinations. You can't force someone, especially if they've already got mental health issues to begin with.

It's a pity, but not something the health service can be blamed for.

I agree, it was her own fault. Tis a shame.