Coroners inquest, what to expect?

Coroners inquest, what to expect?

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Mr.Chips

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862 posts

215 months

Sunday 29th March 2015
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Hi Guys,
On Tuesday, I am going to my late mothers inquest. The coroner has been great, as have all the associated staff, but I am still a little unsure about what to expect and what may/will happen. I would be grateful for any useful information and all positive responses.
Thanks in anticipation. byebye

Mr.Chips

Original Poster:

862 posts

215 months

Sunday 29th March 2015
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Hi,
Without wishing to be too cryptic, we have concerns regarding her treatment in hospital.

Mr.Chips

Original Poster:

862 posts

215 months

Monday 30th March 2015
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Hi Guys,
Thanks for all the information given so far. I appreciate, that it is not going to be a pleasant experience, but to be frank, I don't think it can be much worse than wading through mum's medical records.

Mr.Chips

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862 posts

215 months

Monday 30th March 2015
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Hi Guys,
As a family, we made a formal complaint to the hospital in September when the problem occurred. Sadly mum died in October and the coroner decided an inquest was appropriate. I have sent the coroner a quite detailed report giving the facts from our side and our concerns. I received a letter in early February from the hospital, saying that they have concluded their investigation into our complaint and I would receive a copy after the departments concerned had been notified, I am still waiting! I have been interviewed by the coroners police officer and, as previously stated, have got copies of mums medical records from the hospital (at a cost of nearly £500),which I have read and made notes. I have got questions to ask the appropriate people and am now just hoping to get it over with ASAP.
I will update you when it is done. Thanks for all your help.

Mr.Chips

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862 posts

215 months

Wednesday 1st April 2015
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Hi Guys,
The inquest went reasonably well. The coroner was brilliant and explained the process really well. Due to the number of witnesses, it took a little longer than we expected but was very comprehensive. In the end we got a narrative verdict, which leaves us free to move to the next step, which we will discuss in the near future.
Thanks for all the help. wavey