Following the tragic death of 32-year-old Charlie Marriage from a seizure due to inadequate access to his anti-epilepsy medication, a coroner has recommended that NHS England reassess its procedures for handling patients with cliff edge conditions like epilepsy and diabetes. In an inquest, Assistant Coroner Xavier Mooyaart indicated that systemic failures across multiple healthcare providers played a role in the student's inability to secure timely medications, potentially leading to his death. He urged NHS England to take the lead in preventing similar future incidents, recognizing the vulnerabilities of other patients in comparable situations.
Mr. Mooyaart highlighted that not only patients with epilepsy, but also those with diabetes and heart failure are at risk if medication isn't provided timely. This can lead to preventable deaths.
The Assistant Coroner reiterated that the findings are not a criticism of NHS England, but rather an acknowledgment of their unique position to implement changes that can save lives.
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