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Woman dies days after hospital gives her overdoses of paracetamol: Report


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Published in Health and Fitness on Friday, December 27th 2024 at 5:43 GMT by Indiatimes   Print publication without navigation

  • A 30-year-old mother of two from Widnes died after being administered staggering overdoses of paracetamol while being treated for suspected pneumonia.

A 31-year-old woman in the UK died from liver failure after being administered an excessive dose of paracetamol at a private hospital in London. According to a report by The Independent, the woman, who was admitted for a headache, received 14 times the recommended dose of the painkiller over several days. Despite showing signs of severe illness, including vomiting blood, the hospital staff failed to recognize the overdose until it was too late. The incident has raised serious concerns about patient safety and the protocols for medication administration in healthcare settings. The hospital involved has since launched an investigation into the circumstances surrounding the tragic event.

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