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Operation Rochester' - 'Summary of expert evidence' - 'Ten cases of alleged negligence' - '6 June 2006' by Det Supt D M Williams (Senior Investigating Officer)

6 Jun 2006
Crown Prosecution Service
Document ID: CPS001406

Sticky marker on first page. Refers to: syringe driver, Dr Jane Barton, Crown Prosecution Service, Cunningham, Richards, Wilkie, Wilson, Page, CPS, medicines, Category 2 (59 cases), Category 3 (14 cases), GMC, Nursing and Midwifery counsel [Council?], Arthur Cunningham, Elsie Devine, Sheila Gregory, Elsie Lavender, Enid Spurgin, Robert Wilson, Helena Service, Geoffrey Packman, Ruby Lake, Dr Reid, Gosport War Memorial Hospital, General Medical Practice (GMC, 2001), Surgeon Commander Scott, Dickens ward, Queen Alexandra Hospital [various spellings], Dryad Ward, Dr Knapman, Good Medical Practice (General Medical Council, July 1998), Hampshire Constabulary, Dame Janet Smith, Shipman Inquiry, Dr Lord, Haslar and Coroner's Post Mortem. Associated with: CPS001397.

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Medico-Legal Report re: Gladys Mabel Richards, Arthur "Brian" Cunningham, Alice Wilke, Robert Wilson and Eva Page prepared by Professor G A Ford (Consultant Physician, Freeman Hospital) for Hampshire Constabulary

12 Dec 2001
Crown Prosecution Service
Document ID: CPS001401

Refers to: Professor G A Ford is also Professor of Pharmacology of Old Age (University of Newcastle upon Tyne). Report written for Hampshire Constabulary. Contents: 'Introduction and remit of the report', 'Report on Gladys Mabel Richards', 'Report on Arthur ""Brian"" Cunningham', 'Report on Alice Wilkie', 'Report on Robert Wilson', 'Report on Eva Page', 'Opinion on clinical management at Gosport War Memorial Hospital', 'Appendix 1 - Pharmacology of opiate and sedative drugs' and 'Apprendix 2 - British National Formulary guidelines on prescribing in palliative care and prescribing in the elderly'. Refers to: Professor Ford's experience and training, Detective Superintendent John James (Hampshire Constabulary), Gosport War Hospital, Hampshire Constabulary, 'Comments on the recorded causes of death', correspondence from DS J James (dated 15 August 2001), 'Terms of Reference document', hospital medial records of Gladys Richards, Brian Cunningham, Alice Wilkie, Robert Wilson and Eva Page, witness statements of Leslie France [Frances?] Lack and Gillian MacKenzie, report of Professor Brian Livesley, transcripts of police interviews with Gosport War Memorial staff (Dr Barton, Mr Beed, Ms Couchman and Ms Joice), transcripts of police interviews with Royal Hospital Haslar staff (Dr Reid and Flt Lt Edmondson), transcripts of interviews with patient transfer staff (Mr Warren and Mr Tanner), transcripts of police interviews with or statements from medical and nursing staff (Dr Lord, LM Baldacchino, M Berry, JM Brewer, J Cook, J Dalton, W Edgar, A Fletcher, J Florio and A Funnell), Accident and Emergency Department, Haslar Hospital, Gladys Richards admitted to Haslar Hospital (dated 29 July 1998), Surgeon Commander Malcolm Pott (Consultant orthopaedic surgeon), hemiarthroplasty (dated 30 July 1998), Dr Reid (Consultant Physician in Geriatrics), correspondence from Dr Reid (dated 5 August 1998), medicines, Dr Coales, 'transfer letter' from Sergeant Curran (staff nurse) to the Sister in Charge (dated 10 August 1998), Daedalus ward, Dr Barton [various spellings], Barthel score (2), Dr Brigg, Cdr Spalding, Dr Hamlin (House Officer), bronchopneumonia as cause of death, medicines, Dr Lord, Queen Alexandra [various spellings] Hospital, DC Colvin, DC McNally, Surgeon Commander Scott (Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon), Dr Reid (Consultant Geriatrician), Staff Nurse Brewer, correspondence from Dr Bell (Clinical Assistant) (dated 2 December 1994) re Arthur Cunningham, Merlin Park Rest Home, Dr Banks (Consultant in Old Age Psychiatry), Mulberry A Ward, Thalassa Nursing Home, Dolphin Day Hospital, Dr Lord, staff nurse Tubbritt, Dryad Ward [various spellings], Mr Barton, Addenbrooke Rest Home, Philip Ward (Queen Alexandra Hospital), Alice Wilkie's Mental Test Score (0/10), Alice Wilkie's Barthel score (1/20), Dr Peters, staff nurse Sylvia Roberts, Dr Lusznat (Consultant in Old Age Psychiatry), Robert Wilson's Barthel score (5/20), Dr Knapman, Dr Harris, Dr Shain, Charles Ward, Mrs Page transferred to Dryad ward (27 February 1998), Dr Laing, Barthel index for Mrs Eva Page (0/20 and 2/20), General Medical Council, National Health Service, United Kingdom Central Council for Nursing, Midwifery and Health Visiting and British National Formulary. Associated with CPS001397. [Note - Appendix 2' - 'BNF Prescribing in palliative care' is blank] Associated with: CPS001397.

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Report by Doctor Mundy - correspondence from Dr K Mundy (Consultant Physician and Geriatrician, Frimley Park Hospital) to Detective Superintendent J James (Major Incident Complex, Hampshire Constabulary)

18 Oct 2001
Crown Prosecution Service
Document ID: CPS001398

Includes cover page reading: 'Report by Dr Mundy'. Correspondence re 'Confidential Medical Report Regarding Medical Management of Patients at Gosport War Memorial Hospital'. Subheadings: 'Use of Opioid Analgesics', 'Summary', 'Case Note Reviews', 'Arthur Cunningham', 'Comments', 'Alice Wilkie', 'Comments', 'Robert Wilson', 'Comments', 'Eva Page', 'Comments' and 'Conclusions'. Refers to: four patients, Gosport War Memorial Hospital, '13 years experience as a Consultant Geriatrician', local hospice, medicines, British National Formulary, Second World War, 'Mr Cunningham had a one month admission under the care of Dr Banks for depression in July and August 1998', Dr Lord (Consultant Geriatrician), Dolphin Day Hospital, Dryad Ward (Gosport War Memorial Hospital), Dr Barton, syringe driver, Philip Ward, Daedalus ward, Dr Peters, Robert Wilson admitted via Accident and Emergency (22 September), Dickens Ward, Dr Luznat (Consultant Psychogeriatrician), Dr Knapman, Victory Ward, Charles Ward and an x-ray. Associated with: CPS001397.

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Report by Doctor Mundy' - correspondence from Dr K I Mundy (Consultant Physician and Geriatrician, Frimley Park Hospital) to Detective Superintendent J James (Hampshire Constabulary) re 'Confidential medical report'

18 Oct 2001
Crown Prosecution Service
Document ID: CPS001017

Full title of letter: 'Confidential medical report regarding medical management of patients at Gosport War Memorial Hospital'. Refers to: Gosport War Memorial Hospital, medicines, British National Formulary, Mr Arthur Cunningham, Dr Banks, Dr Lord (Consultant Geriatrician), Dolphin Day Hospital, Dryad Ward, Miss Alice Wilkie, Philip Ward, Daedalus ward, transfer to Gosport War Memorial Hospital (dated 6 August), Dr Peters, Dr Barton, Mr Robert Wilson, Dickens Ward, admission to Accident and Emergency (dated 22 September), Dr Luznat [Lusznat?] (Consultant Psychogeriatrician), transfer to Dryad ward (Gosport War Memorial Hospital) (dated 14 October), Dr Knapman, Mrs Eva Page, admission to Victory Ward (dated 6 February 1998), transfer to Charles Ward (dated 19 February 1998) and transfer to Dryad Ward (dated 27 February 1998). Associated with: CPS000546, CPS000870 and CPS001000.

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Miscellaneous paper - notes written on back of 'Section 6' - 'Countersigning Officer's comments' re Prof Ford, Cunningham, Wilkie, Wilson, Page, Dr Mundy and medicine

Crown Prosecution Service
Document ID: CPS001014

Associated with: CPS000546, CPS000870 and CPS001000.

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Handwritten notes entitled 'Op Rochester' - 'Gosport Hosp' referring to DCS Watts, DI Nigel Niven, Dr Barton, Prof Baker, Shipman, Liam Donaldson (Chief Medical Officer), GMC hearing, Alexander Harris, Ann Alexander, Ford and Mundy

28 Nov 2002
Crown Prosecution Service
Document ID: CPS001013

Also refers to: Euthanasia, gross negligence, Prof Robert Forest [Forrest?] (Forensic toxicologist and lawyer) and Dr Greville. Associated with: CPS000546, CPS000870 and CPS001000.

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Correspondence from Detective Chief Superintendent Steve Watts (Head of CID, Hampshire Constabulary) signed pp J Baily to Mr Paul Close (CPS Special Casework Section, CPS Headquarters) re 'Re: Gosport War Memorial Hospital'

2 Dec 2012
Crown Prosecution Service
Document ID: CPS001008

Refers to: meeting between Robert Drybrough-Smith, DI Nigel Niven and Steve Watts (dated 28 November), Gosport War Memorial Hospital, CPS, Richards, Superintendent Stickler, additional information generated by the 19 September 2002 papers, interview of Ford and Munday [Mundy?], Professor Forrest, Dr Livesay [Livesley?], Professor Baker, Dr Grenville, Ann Alexander and DI Niven. Associated with: CPS000546, CPS000870 and CPS001000.

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Correspondence from Detective Inspector Nigel Niven (Operation Rochester, Hampshire Constabulary) to Robert Drybrough-Smith (Crown Prosecution Service) re 'Re Operation Rochester - Meeting of 7 October 2003' enclosing minutes

3 Nov 2003
Crown Prosecution Service
Document ID: CPS000850

Annotated with correspondence from RB to Paul Close (dated 4 October) re 'The notes seem ok as far as I can recall for the file'. Enclosing: Minutes from 'Operation Rochester' - 'Meeting with CPS Tuesday 7 October 2003' with attendees: Robert Drybrough-Smith (CPS), Paul Close (CPS), Steve Watts (Police), Nigel Niven (Police) and Owen Kenny (Police). Refers to: CPS, Matthew Lohn, Field Fisher Waterhouse, Field Fisher Waterhouse lawyer, NCOF, MOU, MIM, causation, Professor Robert Forrest, meeting at Ludgate Hill (dated December 2002), Dr Barton, CHI review and GMC. Numbered '452' in top right-hand corner. Associated with: CPS000546, CPS000847 and CPS000870.

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Final Report regarding Elsie Devine (Ref No BJC/16)' prepared by Dr C R K Dudley (Consultant Nephrologist and Senior Clinical Lecturer, The Richard Bright Renal Unit) at the request of Hampshire Constabulary

20 Mar 2005
Crown Prosecution Service
Document ID: CPS000545

Refers to: Detective Sergeant (Hampshire Constabulary), Mrs Devine's medical records, statement of Dr Judith Stevens (Consultant Nephrologist, Portsmouth Hospitals National Health Service Trust) (number S237), statement of Dr Tanya Cranfield (Consultant Haematologist, Queen Alexandra Hospital) (number S254), statement of Dr Jane Barton (General Practitioner, Forton Medical Centre), Dr Logan (Consultant Physician in Geriatrics), Dr Ravindrane (Specialist Registrar to Dr Logan), Dr P Smith, Dr Taylor (Clinical Assistant in Old Age Psychiatry), Dr Jayawardena (Locum Consultant Physician in Geriatrics), Gosport War Memorial Hospital, Dryad Ward, Dr Reid, Dr Lusznat and CV of Dr Dudley. Associated with CPS000526.

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Devine/ Barton statements Version 5 -16 April 2005

16 Apr 2005
Crown Prosecution Service
Document ID: CPS000543

Refers to: Dr Jane Barton, Elsie Devine, Hampshire Constabulary, a report regarding Elsie Devine by Dr D Black (dated 2004, exhibit BJC/16), Job Description for Clinical Assistant Post to the Geriatric Division in Gosport, the statement of Dr Jane Barton re Elsie Devine, Medicine, CHI report, Dryad Ward and Daedalus Ward. [Note - 'Appendix 1' and 'Appendix 2' are blank] Associated with CPS000526.

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Version 4 of complete report 19 March 2005 - Elsie Lavender'

19 Mar 2005
Crown Prosecution Service
Document ID: CPS000485

Refers to: Haslar Hospital, Gosport War Memorial Hospital, General Medical Council, Medicine, David Andrew Black (Dean Director of Postgraduate Medical and Dental Education Kent Surrey and Sussex Deanery), Operation Rochester, Hampshire Constabulary, Haslar Notes, Microfilm notes, Dr Lord, Dr Barton and Dr Tandy. Associated with CPS000477.

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Report regarding Elsie Lavender (BJC/30) prepared by Dr Andrew Wilcock (Reader in Palliative Medicine and Medical Oncology) at the request of Hampshire Constabulary

1 May 2005
Crown Prosecution Service
Document ID: CPS000484

Refers to: Royal Naval Hospital, Hasler, Dr Tandy (Consultant in Geriatrics), Gosport War Memorial Hospital, Daedalus Ward, Dr Barton, Medicines, Dr Andrew Wilcock (Reader in Palliative Medicine and Medical Oncology, University of Nottingham and Honorary Consultant Physician, Nottingham City Hospital NHS Trust), Surgeon Commander Taylor, Dr Gillespie, Dr Lord,� Wessex Protocol and General Medical Council. Associated with CPS000477.

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Pittock/ Barton statements Version 1 22 April 2005

22 Apr 2005
Crown Prosecution Service
Document ID: CPS000440

Refers to: 'the statement of Dr Jane Barton (dated April 2005), 'Job Description for Clinical Assistant Post to the Geriatric Division in Gosport' (dated February 2005), 'Statement of Dr Jane Barton' (dated February 2005), 'Report regarding deceased patient' Dr D Black 2005', Gosport Hospital, Mulberry Ward, Dr Lord, CHI report, Dryad, Daedalus, NHS, Portsmouth and South East Hampshire Health Authority and FCE's. Associated with CPS000430.

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Version 2 of complete report 31 January 2005

31 Jan 2005
Crown Prosecution Service
Document ID: CPS000439

Refers to: Depression, parkinsonis, Good Medical practice (GMC 2001), General Medical Council, Medicine, Curriculum Vitae of David Andrew Black, medical records, 'Operation Rochester Briefing Document Criminal Investigation Summary', 'Hampshire Constabulary Operation Rochester Guidance for Medical Experts', 'Commission for Health Improvement Investigation Report on Portsmouth Health Care NHS Trust at Gosport War Memorial Hospital (July 2002)', 'Palliative Care Handbook Guidelines on Clinical Management, Third Edition, Salisbury Palliative Care Services (1995); Also referred to as the 'Wessex Protocols.'', cellulitis, Medicine, Gosport War Memorial Elderly Mental Health beds, Dr Banks, Dryad Ward, Dr Lord (Consultant Geriatrician), hypoproteinaemia, nursing cardex records, Dr Barton, Dr Briggs, Staff Nurse Martin, British National Forumlary, Gosport War Memorial Hospital, drug chart, 'Palliative Care, Welsh J, Fallon M, Keelet PW, Brocklehurst Text Book of Geriatric Medicine, 6th edition, 2003, Chapter 23 pages 257-270', 'Wilson J A et al, Palliative Medicine 1987:149-153', 'Higginson I J and Constantini M Accuracy of Prognosis Estimates by 4 Palliative Care Teams: A prospective cohort study. BMC Palliative Care 2002 1:21', 'Good Medical Practice: General Medical Council 2002' and 'Witholding withdrawing life, prolonging treatments: Good Practice and decision making. General Medical Council 2002'. Associated with CPS000430.

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Draft Report regarding Statement of Dr Jane Barton re: Patient (BJC/71)' prepared by Dr Andrew Wilcock (Reader in Palliative Medicine and Medical Oncology) at the request of Hampshire Constabulary

26 Apr 2005
Crown Prosecution Service
Document ID: CPS000438

Refers to: report regarding Leslie Pittock by Dr A Wilcock (dated 25 April 2005), Medicine, Dr Jane Barton, Dr Tandy, dementia, Wessex Protocol, BNF Prescribing in Palliative Care section and Dr Briggs. Associated with CPS000430.

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'Report regarding Patient (BJC/71)' prepared by Dr Andrew Wilcock at the request of Hampshire Constabulary

25 Apr 2005
Crown Prosecution Service
Document ID: CPS000437

Refers to: Mulberry Ward, Gosport War Memorial Hospital, depression, chest infection, urinary retention, pressure sores, Dr Lord (Consultant Geriatrician), Dryad Ward, General Medical Council, Medicine, Dr Barton, Dr Andrew Wilcock (Reader in Palliative Medicine and Medical Oncology), University of Nottingham, Nottingham City Hospital NHS Trust, Specialist Palliative Care Units in Nottingham and Oxford, British National Formulary, Dr Robert Twycross, Mid-Trent Cancer Services Network Palliative Care Group, Nottingham Cancer Centre Palliative Care Group, Science Committee of the Association of Palliative Medicine of Great Britain and Ireland, Expert Witness Institute, Leslie Pittock's medical records, 'Operation Rochester Briefing Document Criminal Investigation Summary', 'Hampshire Constabulary Operation Rochester Guidance for Medical Experts', 'Commission for Health Improvement Investigation Report on Portsmouth Health Care NHS Trust at Gosport War Memorial Hospital (July 2002)', 'Palliative Care Handbook Guidelines on Clinical Management', 'Portsmouth Health Care NHS Trust Policies', 'Good Medical Practice (October 1995)', Dr Banks (Consultant in Old Age Psychiatry), Dr Lord (Consultant Geriatrician), Dr Tandy, Mrs Pittock, Bronchopneumonia, Medicine, Wessex protocol, Hazledene Rest Home, GMC and 'Prescribing in Terminal Care'. Associated with CPS000430.

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Annotated copy of 'Operation Rochester' - 'Keypoints May 2005'

1 May 2005
Crown Prosecution Service
Document ID: CPS000429

Refers to: Knowle hospital (1993-1996), Bronchopneumonia, Gosport War Memorial Hospital, Dr Althea Lord, Black, Medicine, Dr Tandy, Dr Michael Brigg, Dr Jane Barton, Mrs Pittock, Dr Andrew Wilcock (Palliative medicine and Medical Oncology), Dr David Black (Geriatrics), Linda Wiles (retired registered metal nurse), Dr Martin Ashbridge (GP), Queen Alexandra Hospital, St Mary's Hospital, East Hants Primary Care Trust, Sister Gillian Hamblin, Nurse Lynne Barratt, Nurse Freda Shaw, Nurse Sharon Ring, Nurse Fiona Walker and Nurse Mary Martin. Associated with CPS000419.

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Transcript of 'General Medical Council' - 'Fitness to Practice Panel (Serious Professional Misconduct)' - Case of Jane Ann Barton - Day Thirty-Four - Wednesday 29 July 2009 - Location: Regent's Place, 350 Euston Road, London NW1 3JN

29 Jul 2009
Crown Prosecution Service
Document ID: CPS000129

Chairman: Mr Andrew Reid. Panel Members: Ms Joy Julien, Mrs Pamela Mansell, Mr William Payne and Dr Roger Smith. Legal Assessor: Mr Francis Chamberlain. Other attendees: Mr Tom Kark (Field Fisher Waterhouse), Mr Ben Fitzgerald (Field Fisher Waterhouse), Mr Timothy Langdale QC (Medical Defence Union) and Mr Alan Jenkins (Medical Defence Union). Testimony given by Professor Karol Sikora. Refers to: Hammersmith Hospital, Cancer Partners UK, NHS, Cambridge University, Middlesex Hospital, Royal College of Radiologists, College of Physicians, Imperial College School of Medicine, Scientific Advisory Board of Source BioScience Plc, University of Buckingham, Cambridge Addenbrooke's Hospital, St Bartholomew's, MRC Laboratory of Molecular Biology in Cambridge, Stanford University, Ludwig Institute, Help Hammer Cancer appeal, World Health Organisation, Pharmacia Corporation, UK Health Department's Expert Advisory Group on cancer, Committee on Safety of Medicines, Fitness to Practise Panel hearing, Commission for Health Improvement (CHI), Dr Barton, Gosport War Memorial Hospital, Dr Lord, Dr Tandy, Dr Reid, Professor Ford, Palliative Care Handbook, Wessex Procedure, WHO analgesic ladder, St Christopher's Hospice, Medicine, Eva Page, NHS, Liverpool Care Pathway, Sister Joines, Queen Alexandra Hospital, 'Good Medical Practice', BNF, Dr Wilkie, Dr Grunstein, Campbell case, Giffin, Tubritt [Tubbritt?] and Shirley Hallman. Associated with: CPS000126 - CPS000133.

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Transcript of 'General Medical Council' - 'Fitness to Practice Panel (Serious Professional Misconduct)' - Case of Jane Ann Barton - Day Sixteen - Tuesday 30 June 2009 - Location: Regent's Place, 350 Euston Road, London NW1 3JN

30 Jun 2009
Crown Prosecution Service
Document ID: CPS000087

Chairman: Mr Andrew Reid. Panel Members: Ms Joy Julien, Mrs Pamela Mansell, Mr William Payne and Dr Roger Smith. Legal Assessor: Mr Francis Chamberlain. Other attendees: Mr Tom Kark (Field Fisher Waterhouse), Mr Ben Fitzgerald (Field Fisher Waterhouse), Mr Timothy Langdale QC (Medical Defence Union) and Mr Alan Jenkins (Medical Defence Union). Refers to: Mr Daniel Redfern (Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon), Dr Richard Reid, Dr Tandy, Professor Ford, Enid Spurgin, Royal Preston Hospital, Oriel College (Oxford), St Bartholomew's Hospital Medical College in London, Royal College of Surgeons for Orthopaedics, St Mary's Hospital, Hammersmith and Charing Cross Hospitals, Hampshire Police, Enid Spurgin, Royal Haslar Hospital, Medicine, x-rays, Royal College of Physicians, East Hampshire Primary Care Trust, Gosport Primary Care Trust, Queen Alexandra Hospital, BNF, Sheila Gregory, Elsie Devine, Geoffrey Packman, Gladys Richards, Dryad Ward, Daedalus Ward, Surgeon Commander Scott, Sister Rankin, Dr Tandy, Dr Ravindrane, Dr Chatterjee, Dr Luznat [Lusznat?], Mr Millett and Dr Turner. Associated with: CPS000066 - CPS000078.

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Transcript of Gosport War Memorial Hospital Inquests - 'In the matter of Mr Leslie Pittock and 9 Ors' - 'Day Thirteen' - Monday 6 April 2009 - Location: The Guildhall, Guildhall Square, Portsmouth, PO1 2AJ

6 Apr 2009
Crown Prosecution Service
Document ID: CPS000029

Before: Mr Anthony Bradley (Coroner for North Hampshire, Assistant Deputy Coroner for South East Hampshire). Attendees: Mr Alan Jenkins QC (on behalf of Dr Jane Barton), Mr James Townsend (Counsel, RCN, on behalf of a number of nurse witnesses), Ms Briony Ballard (Counsel, on behalf of the acute trust and the PCT), Mr Tom Leeper (Counsel, Blake Lapthorn, on behalf of the families) and Mr Patrick Sadd (Counsel, on behalf of the Wilson family).

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