Beverley Davis, an elderly woman, was found dead in her home in Barkingside after choking on food between carers' visits. The investigation revealed the cause of death was choking due to a food bolus lodged in her oropharynx, alongside an intestinal obstruction caused by a hernia. The senior coroner, Graeme Irvine, mandated an inquest to examine the circumstances and the adequacy of care provided, covering requests for GP records and care plans. The family has been given the legal right to scrutinize evidence before the inquest scheduled for July 29.
Beverley Davis, a 79-year-old woman, tragically died in her Barkingside home after choking on food in between carer visits, prompting a coronial inquest.
The senior coroner noted the investigation includes scrutinizing care records and the circumstances surrounding Mrs. Davis’s death, which raises concerns over care protocols.
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