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Hospital Fatality Trial
A mental health patient's death at Goodmayes Hospital leads to a trial involving the ward manager and the NHS trust, highlighting concerns about patient safety and record-keeping.
English
United Kingdom
Human Rights ViolationsHealthHealthcareMental HealthLawsuitNegligencePatient Safety
Goodmayes HospitalNorth East London Nhs Foundation Trust
Alice FigueiredoJane FigueiredoBenjamin Aninakwa
- What happened to Alice Figueiredo?
- Alice Figueiredo, a 22-year-old mental health patient, died by suicide at Goodmayes Hospital in 2015. Her mother had warned staff weeks earlier about potential fatalities due to insufficient patient observation.
- What are the broader implications of this case?
- The trial highlights concerns about patient safety and record-keeping practices within mental health facilities. The inconsistent documentation and alleged lack of preventative measures raise questions about accountability and system failures.
- What are the prosecution's key arguments in the case?
- The prosecution argues there were missed opportunities to prevent Alice's death due to inadequate record-keeping and insufficient measures to prevent self-harm. The defense claims the ward manager requested removal of bin liners but was overruled.
- How many self-harm incidents involving Alice Figueiredo were recorded?
- Alice had 18 recorded incidents where she accessed bin liners to self-harm. These incidents were inconsistently recorded, hindering comprehensive care assessments and potentially contributing to her death.
- What charges are Benjamin Aninakwa and the North East London NHS Foundation Trust facing?
- The ward manager, Benjamin Aninakwa, and the North East London NHS Foundation Trust are on trial, facing charges of gross misconduct and corporate manslaughter, respectively.