A mother of two suffered a cardiac arrest and died just nine hours after being admitted by an NHS Foundation Trust.
The Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust has admitted to medical negligence following the death of Lorette Divers, a 30-year-old, who passed away from sepsis just two days after suffering a miscarriage. The Trust acknowledged a breach of duty and several failings in her care at the Royal Hallamshire Hospital in Sheffield, South Yorkshire.
Lorette was admitted on November 20, 2020, after experiencing severe abdominal pain and a high temperature following her miscarriage at 12 weeks. Despite being transferred to a gynaecology ward and a midwife raising concerns about sepsis, she was never assessed by a doctor. The 30-year-old underwent a procedure to remove foetal tissue but became unresponsive shortly afterward. Emergency surgery followed, but Lorette tragically died from cardiac arrest nine hours after being admitted.
Failings Highlighted by Inquest
According to the Mirror, the Trust admitted to not diagnosing sepsis, failing to administer intravenous antibiotics, and not arranging a necessary blood test. Lorette’s mother, Maxine, expressed her heartache and concern over whether the Trust has learned from the incident. She stated, “It’s too late for Lorette, but by speaking out, we hope to highlight the human cost of issues with care so others don’t have to go through what we have.”
Maxine paid tribute to her daughter, describing her as a ‘truly wonderful mum,’ and expressed the ongoing pain of her family’s loss. A legal representative for the family stressed that Lorette’s death raises significant concerns about the NHS error and the quality of care she received.
The family hopes that by highlighting this case of clinical medical negligence, similar tragedies can be prevented in the future.
