The Importance of Preliminary/Screening Advice in Medical Negligence Cases
A 72 year old with Alzheimer’s Disease was admitted to a respite unit for several weeks so that his wife could go on holiday. At home he would sleep in his own bed although occasionally in the night he would get up and wander around. He did not require a stick and had no problems with his sense of balance. He was able to feed and clothe himself with minimal assistance. The Respite Unit was part of a more general ward in a Community Hospital. He was in a four bed unit as p