Carl Eastman, 96, suffered an irreversible bleed on the brain after falling in the Enhanced Care Bay of the Royal Free Hospital in north London.
Carl Eastman, a 96-year-old man, died after falling at the Royal Free Hospital in Camden, London, resulting in an irreversible brain bleed. The coroner, Ian Potter, highlighted widespread communication issues within the NHS trust. Eastman fell three times, with the last fall occurring unwitnessed. Staff failed to communicate effectively, delaying appropriate care. The trust received a report outlining these issues, and relevant parties were informed.
