A tragic incident in Hull sees a disabled man die shortly after being found next to his deceased father, raising serious concerns about care.
David was in pretty rough shape when they found him on January 12, 2022. He was taken to Hull Royal Infirmary but sadly died shortly after arriving. David had lived with his dad since July 2021 and faced many challenges, including being registered blind and having autism.
When he got to the hospital, the staff knew he needed urgent care. They tried to stabilize him, but things didn’t go as planned. There were some serious oversights in his treatment, and an inquest later revealed that if he had been sent to intensive care, he might have had a better chance.
The doctors admitted they didn’t fully understand his condition, which led to a lot of missed opportunities for proper care. David’s family expressed their heartbreak, saying he deserved so much better. They want to ensure that no one else has to go through what he did.
The hospital trust has extended their condolences and is looking into how they can improve their processes. It’s a tough reminder of how important it is to pay attention to every patient’s needs, especially those who can’t speak for themselves.
