Louise Gleadell, who died from cervical cancer at age 38, was wrongly informed of negative cervical screening tests, which were later deemed inadequate. This miscommunication, acknowledged by University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust, deprived her of necessary medical intervention. The trust apologized for the devastating consequences, and Gleadell's family received compensation. They struggle with grief, knowing that treatment for precancerous cells had been overlooked, and believe her death was entirely preventable had proper follow-up occurred after the faulty screening tests in 2008 and 2012.
Louise Gleadell's death, due to cervical cancer, was due to misreported negative test results. Her family received compensation, highlighting systemic issues in healthcare communication.
The University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust admitted that the cervical screening results were misreported, ultimately leading to avoidable tragedy.
Laura Gleadell expressed that her sister's death was preventable, emphasizing that proper follow-up could have saved her life.
The family’s grief is heightened by the knowledge that vital medical information was not communicated, resulting in tragic consequences.
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