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Verdict: Coroner finds 'key failings' in care at Stafford Hospital

A coroner has identified six key failings and several "shortcomings" in the care of a man who died within hours of being discharged from Stafford Hospital.

John Moore-Robinson, from Leicester, had suffered a ruptured spleen in a mountain biking accident - but doctors failed to spot it.

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Hospital bosses apologise to John Moore-Robinson family

Bosses at Stafford Hospital have apologised "unreservedly" to the family of John Moore-Robinson, who died within hours of being discharged.

In a statement, the Mid-Staffordshire NHS Trust chief executive, Maggie Oldham, said his death "could and should" have been prevented.

We apologise unreservedly to Mr and Mrs Robinson and their family for the failings in care provided to John at Stafford Hospital in April 2006.

The tragic loss of his life could and should have been prevented.

We are also very sorry that initial failings on the part of the trust, relating to the first inquest, have meant that it has taken until now for them to get the answers they sought.

– Trust chief executive Maggie Oldham

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