Investigation concludes that further observations should have been carried out and discharge delayed until patient was well enough to tolerate fluids and food.

Investigation of a complaint against the Southern Health and Social Care Trust

NIPSO Reference: 17755

The Northern Ireland Public Services Ombudsman

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BELFAST

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Tel: 028 9023 3821

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Publication date: November 2018