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Inquest Probes Hospital Care of Late Footballer Kevin Campbell

NHS Foundation Trust flags serious concerns over delays and decision-making in Campbell's treatment.

  • Kevin Campbell, former Arsenal and Everton player, died at 54 from multi-organ failure due to a heart infection.
  • The inquest revealed a Level 5 patient safety incident, the most serious category, declared by the hospital trust.
  • Concerns include delays in care, diagnostic issues, and palliative care decision-making processes.
  • The coroner has adjourned the inquest for further evidence from clinicians and Campbell's family.
  • Internal investigations by the hospital trust are ongoing to address these concerns.
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