The patient had been referred to the primary care emergency department by 1177 to check his symptoms of infection and his impaired general condition, despite a background of diabetes and stroke.
At the primary care emergency room, the search pressure was high and the patient had to wait outside for an initial assessment.
Once the person was examined, he had very poor values that indicated a serious infection, but still did not have a medical assessment.
Discovered by chance
By chance, a doctor on duty took note of the patient's values and then ensured that the patient was quickly transported to hospital.
There, an ongoing blood poisoning was confirmed, which required intensive care and immediate treatment.
The inadequate handling could have led to a serious care injury, according to Region Västerbotten, which has now investigated the case and reports it to the Swedish Health and Care Inspectorate according to lex Maria.