A woman, Clementina Smith, died from untreated gangrene at a care home, highlighting severe negligence in elderly care, which led to her tragic death in 2018.
Murrayfield Care Home admits that the sepsis was likely caused by gangrene, which developed from a pressure sore on Smith's foot that staff initially failed to identify.
The family had noticed alarming signs of neglect, prompting them to lodge police reports for neglect and alleged assault concerning the care of their loved one.
Inquest findings revealed the care home’s responsibility in failing to provide adequate care, illustrating the serious consequences of neglect in elderly facilities.
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