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Preventable Sepsis Death Sparks Regrets at Bassetlaw Hospital

12/16/2025

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The Parliamentary and Health Service Ombudsman (PHSO) concluded that Graham's death from sepsis at Bassetlaw Hospital in Nottinghamshire was preventable due to a 34-hour delay in intravenous antibiotics.
Staff gave oral antibiotics despite his mother's repeated requests for IV treatment, and the report said his care was non-existent.
Following the findings, the hospital trust expressed regret and said it had implemented measures to improve antibiotic administration.

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The Parliamentary and Health Service Ombudsman (PHSO) concluded that Graham's death from sepsis at Bassetlaw Hospital in Nottinghamshire was preventable due to a 34-hour delay in intravenous antibiotics.
Staff gave oral antibiotics despite his mother's repeated requests for IV treatment, and the report said his care was non-existent.
Following the findings, the hospital trust expressed regret and said it had implemented measures to improve antibiotic administration.