Inquest Concludes in Laura Higginson Death

The inquest into the death of Laura Higginson, a 30-year-old mother from Widnes, concluded that her death was not directly caused by 'staggered overdoses' of paracetamol she received while hospitalized in 2017. Coroner Simon Holder stated that, although she was administered excessive doses that were inappropriate for her size, it was not proven that these overdoses contributed to her death from sepsis and multi-organ failure on April 19. The hospital acknowledged the medication error but insisted that the antidote administered mitigated its effects. Laura had been admitted for suspected pneumonia and deteriorated significantly, leading to her being placed in an induced coma. Despite the family's claims of neglect and astonishing medical failures, the coroner dismissed these allegations and will notify the Care Quality Commission regarding the hospital's lack of transparency. Laura's tragic case highlights critical concerns about hospital practices and patient care.