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Correspondence from Brian Livesley (Professor in Care of the Elderly, University of London) to DCI Ray Burt (Major Crime Complex, Hampshire Constabulary) re 'Re: Gladys Richards (deceased)' enclosing 'two copies of my medical report'

Brian Livesley expresses 'serious concern about what appears to have been a culture of inappropriate clinical practice on Daedalus ward at Gosport War Memorial Hospital'. Enclosing: 'Initial medical report for discussion only' - 'Concerning the case of Gladys Mable Richards deceased' prepared for Hampshire Constabulary by Professor Brian Livesley. Contents: '1. Summary 2. Introduction 3. Information relating to Mrs Gladys Richards (deceased) 4. Synopsis 5. Relevant aspects of Mrs Richards's medical history 6. Drugs prescribed for Mrs Richards at Gosport War Memorial Hospital 7. Death certification and cremation 8. My opinion 9. My conclusions 10. Appendix A - the documents I have received and read 11. Appendix B - facts of the environment obtained from the statements of Mrs Richards's daughters 12. Appendix C - Glossary 13. Appendix D - Texts used for reference 14. Appendix E - My qualifications and experience 15. My signature and dating of this report'. Report refers to: Gillian MacKenzie, Mrs Lesley Frances Lack, Glen Heathers Nursing Home, Dr J Bassett, Royal Hospital Haslar, Daedalus ward, Dr Jane Ann Barton and Mr Philip James Beed (Clinical Manager and Charge Nurse).

Summary

Unique ID:
PCO001968
Date:
19 Apr 2000
Contributing organisation:
Portsmouth and South East Hampshire Coroner’s Office
Number of pages:
39
Redactions:
Yes
Referenced in the report:
No