Coroner highlights pressure in hospitals linked to patients fit to be discharged

It comes after the death of a 91-year-old woman who refused to go to A&E because of a poor experience.

Concerns have been raised about pressure in hospitals due to a lack of ability to discharge patients who are medically fit — Concerns have been raised about pressure in hospitals due to a lack of ability to discharge patients who are medically fit (Jeff Moore/PA)

By Ella Pickover, PA Health Correspondent

February 10, 2025 at 8:58pm GMT

Coroner highlights pressure in hospitals linked to patients fit to be discharged

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