Ella Watts was diagnosed with sepsis after visiting a second hospital
A Greater Manchester hospital trust has apologised after medics missed symptoms of sepsis in a teenager, leaving her with PTSD.
Ella said: “When I initially went to the hospital, I knew I was unwell but trusted the staff knew what they were doing. When they said I wouldn’t be seen for more than four hours, I assumed they didn’t think anything was seriously wrong. She was extremely weak when she was sent home from hospital and her parents had to provide her with a lot of care and support. Now aged 21, she continues to suffer psychologically, developing post-traumatic stress disorder following her time in hospital.
“Sepsis can kill quickly, so I hope that by sharing my story I can raise awareness of what it can do and how to catch it in time.” The Trust has now paid an undisclosed settlement to Ella and apologised for “failings in care” provided to her. “We therefore welcome the Trust’s admissions that Ella should have been seen and treated earlier. It’s now vital that lessons are learned to improve patient care for others. We also join Ella in raising awareness of the dangers of sepsis. It’s a very serious and sometimes life-threatening condition, with early diagnosis and treatment key to beating it.”
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