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VisitWill the inquiry find the GP surgery at fault for not responding to Allan Hamilton's email by Dec 31, 2024?
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Allan Hamilton Found Dead in Sandwell Hospital Coffee Shop After Unanswered GP Email
Sep 1, 2024, 08:45 AM
A man was found dead in a hospital coffee shop after his email to a GP surgery about breathing difficulties went unanswered for three days. The individual, identified as Allan Hamilton, was discovered unresponsive and may have been dead for more than three hours before the alarm was raised. The incident has sparked an inquiry into the circumstances surrounding his death, with concerns raised about the NHS's ability to deliver timely care. The case is being investigated at Sandwell General Hospital, where the man was found slumped over a table.
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