The inquest into a Pembrokeshire pensioner who died in Withybush Hospital has been adjourned after the coroner learnt of possible mistakes with his medication.
William Dunlop, of Narberth, died in Withybush Hospital on September 9 last year.
An inquest into the circumstances surrounding his death has been adjourned by acting coroner Gareth Lewis following a report stating that anti coagulation medication was given inappropriately.
“This is not at the stage where I can reach a conclusion on the matter,” said Mr Lewis.
He said that the report gives rise to issues that needed to be investigated further.
“Could it be that medical care, or the lack of medical care, has contributed to the death?” he asked.
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He said that Withybush Hospital and Hywel Dda University Health Board would be notified as interested parties and that medical reports and records would need to be released.
Mr Lewis adjourned the inquest and said that a pre inquest hearing to discuss the way forward would be scheduled for some time in the future.
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