R.i.p. Aunt Pam :(

[MustangLady]

http://www.itv.com/news/london/update/2013-02-27/did-a-delay-cost-this-woman-her-life/?action_object_map=%5B548297485202323%5D&action_ref_map=%5B%5D&action_type_map=%5B%22og.recommends%22%5D&fb_action_ids=532815653408103&fb_action_types=og.recommends&fb_source=other_multiline%2F

The ITV news at 6pm tonight, my aunt Pamela Chapple who sadly passed away Sunday. Losing her has come as a shock to me and my family. I know nothing will bring her back to us but we need answers. Maybe she would still be with us if a proper diagnosis was given and treatment was administered at the right
times :(

[vodkancoke]

I don't have any answers for you, but I just want to say I am so sorry for your loss xxx

[excelsior-1]

oh, good grief!

first they said an ambulance was on the way .... then they said it was not, and would not be until her condition deteriorated

so which is it? .. clearly somebody lied at some point, and needs to be held to account

i am as puzzled as you are, and agree that you need some answers, to help you achieve closure

my most profound sympathies to you

[Barmaid]

I am sorry, Mustang.

You need to press for an inquest. See a medical negligence solicitors immediately and seek an inquest. It won't bring Aunty Pam back but if might give the family what they are looking for.

[boxtops]

BM, it must be hard at this time but I agree - a formal complaint is definitely in order.

[DTCwordfan]

I am sorry about this, Mustang, such a loss and unnecessary.

When the initial shock dies down a bit, I would take counsel with some very good solicitors over this, not so much for the damages, but to ensure that this never happens again. It sounds an appalling story and I am sorry that you and your family are being put through this.

[gness]

I am so sorry MustangLady.....I have been in a similar situation.........x

[MustangLady]

Thank you all. Yes my cousins are looking into getting an inquest in this matter. My uncle is in shock as it all happened so quickly, he's still not able to talk about her and what has happened. Cousin Dan (the one doing the talking) is amazing to be able to hold it together considering everything. My mum who is her older sister, can't stop crying and we're all devastated. My aunt was an amazing woman, she was a teacher at a school for children with learning disabilities. She will be missed by so many people.

[MustangLady]

Obviously the most important thing now is laying my aunt to rest and getting ourselves together. We will not let this matter rest though, once everything settles down. We wouldn't want anyone else to go through this.

[gness]

The coroner called for an inquest into my husband's death. It took eighteen months. In the meantime I asked for meetings with the hospital staff and I contacted my house insurance re. funding if I were to take action against the hospital.

[excelsior-1]

agreed

hope the funeral goes smoothly, and good luck with investigating the issue

[lady-janine]

all my condolences and best wishes to you and your family. such a horrible shock. x

[MustangLady]

@gness... did you get the answers you were looking for or is it still on-going? My sympathy goes out to you for your loss and thank you for understanding.

Thank you all for your kind words & understanding.

[gness]

Mustang...I got all my answers but it took some doing. There were lots of lies to begin with but I had kept diaries of the eleven years of treatment, I got all his medical notes and devoured them...the discrepancies and mistakes were an eye opener.
I got the answers and apologies that I wanted. I chose not to take legal action for reasons of my own.......and doing so would have made no difference to the next person along I'm afraid. The people responsible never seem to be the ones who carry the can.
You may have difference experiences......stay on the ball and get all your facts crystal clear and write down everything...absolutely everything.
But put that on the back burner for the next little while.....support each other and lay your aunt to rest as she and her family would wish....Much love Gx

[mazie]

I'm s0 sorry for your loss Mustang x

[MustangLady]

Glad you got the answers you needed, lets hope our plight will be as successful. But like you say that isn't the most important thing right now, we are just finding our strength in trying to support each other during these days. Thanks again x

[Smowball]

Absolutely awful, am so sorry for you x

[lady-janine]

so sorry for your unnecessary loss mustang. i feel that a formal compaint is your best option in obtaining an answer to this neglect.

my sincere sympathies for you.