In a heartbreaking incident, a 46-year-old woman – who was disabled and had asthma – died while sitting on a chair and waiting for a hospital bed for 39 hours.

Marina Young was taken to the Royal Preston Hospital in Lancashire after she complained of a headache and shortness of breath.

The doctors soon decided that the woman needed to be admitted, however, the hospital was full of patients and more than 50 patients were waiting for a bed in A&amp;E.

However, the severity of the woman's condition was underestimated by the staff who did not give her specialist drugs and also did not take her to critical care or respiratory medics.

For two nights, Marina sat on a chair and the next day she collapsed and her clothes were soaked in her urine.&nbsp;

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The woman suffered a cardiac arrest and failed attempts were made to resuscitate her. The hospital then informed her sister Michelle Young about the death of Marina.

<h2>Here's what the hospital's internal investigation found out...&nbsp;</h2>

The hospital carried out an internal investigation in which it was discovered that Young, who had spina bifida, may not have suffered a cardiac arrest if she had been given more timely treatment.

Speaking to MailOnline, retired hospital ward sister Michelle said, "Marina died in horrific circumstances.&nbsp;It is sickening to think that my sister could be treated with such a lack of compassion by the NHS, which is supposed to care for all people, irrespective of their physical limitations."&nbsp;

Marina was diagnosed with spina bifida because of which she faced mobility problems from childhood. In the United Kingdom, she was the first baby who had undergone a bladder transplant.

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She was taken by Michelle the Royal Preston because she was suffering from an asthma attack and felt wheezy.&nbsp;

Michelle informed them about the medical history of her sister to nurses, however, she was not allowed to stay in the hospital due to COVID-19 restrictions.&nbsp;

After the investigation, it was found that a doctor had checked Marina around 9:00 pm and just before 11:00 pm (local time)&nbsp;on June 20, when they decided to admit her.

(With inputs from agencies)

In a heartbreaking incident, a 46-year-old woman – who was disabled and had asthma – died while sitting on a chair and waiting for a hospital bed for 39 hours. Marina Young was taken to the Royal Preston Hospital in Lancashire after she complained of a headache and shortness of breath.

In a heartbreaking incident, a 46-year-old woman – who was disabled and had asthma – died while sitting on a chair and waiting for a hospital bed for 39 hours. Marina Young was taken to the Royal Preston Hospital in Lancashire after she complained of a headache and shortness of breath. The doctors soon decided that the woman needed to be admitted, however, the hospital was full of patients and more than 50 patients were waiting for a bed in A&E. However, the severity of the woman's condition was underestimated by the staff who did not give her specialist drugs and also did not take her to critical care or respiratory medics. For two nights, Marina sat on a chair and the next day she collapsed and her clothes were soaked in her urine. Also Read: Another disturbing case from India's Kolkata: Woman sleeping next to ailing son at hospital molested The woman suffered a cardiac arrest and failed attempts were made to resuscitate her. The hospital then informed her sister Michelle Young about the death of Marina. Here's what the hospital's internal investigation found out... The hospital carried out an internal investigation in which it was discovered that Young, who had spina bifida, may not have suffered a cardiac arrest if she had been given more timely treatment. Speaking to MailOnline, retired hospital ward sister Michelle said, "Marina died in horrific circumstances. It is sickening to think that my sister could be treated with such a lack of compassion by the NHS, which is supposed to care for all people, irrespective of their physical limitations." Marina was diagnosed with spina bifida because of which she faced mobility problems from childhood. In the United Kingdom, she was the first baby who had undergone a bladder transplant. Watch: Riyadh Hospital performs groundbreaking robotic heart transplant She was taken by Michelle the Royal Preston because she was suffering from an asthma attack and felt wheezy. Michelle informed them about the medical history of her sister to nurses, however, she was not allowed to stay in the hospital due to COVID-19 restrictions. After the investigation, it was found that a doctor had checked Marina around 9:00 pm and just before 11:00 pm (local time) on June 20, when they decided to admit her. (With inputs from agencies)

Disabled woman with severe asthma dies after waiting 39 hours for hospital bed

An Arizona nurse was due back in court on Tuesday to enter a plea to a charge of raping a severely disabled woman in a crime that only came to light when the victim unexpectedly gave birth in the long-term care facility where she was a patient.

Nathan Sutherland, 36, was arrested by investigators who linked him to the case through DNA evidence after the woman, who is in her 20s, went into labour on December 29 at the Hacienda HealthCare Skilled Nursing Facility in Phoenix.

Sutherland, a licensed practical nurse who began working at Hacienda Health care in 2012, was charged with one count each of sexual assault and abuse of a vulnerable adult. He was ordered held on $500,000 bail during a brief appearance in Maricopa County Superior Court last month.

At an arraignment set for Tuesday, Sutherland was expected to enter a plea of not guilty in the case, which made international headlines.

Sutherland's lawyer, Dave Gregan, has said there was no direct evidence against his client, who lacked any prior criminal history, and that the defence planned to conduct its own DNA tests.

The woman, who has been disabled since very early childhood as a result of seizures, has spent most of her life in the nursing facility.

Although she was initially described by authorities as comatose, her parents have said that she is capable of responding to sound and making facial gestures, and has some ability to move her limbs, head and neck.

"The important thing is that she is a beloved daughter, albeit with significant intellectual disabilities," they said in a letter released to the media last month.

Hacienda employees were not aware that the woman was pregnant before she went into labour, police say, and were first alerted to the case when the baby was born. Police then sought DNA samples from all male employees.

The facility said in a written statement that Sutherland, who the company said had undergone extensive background checks before he was employed, was fired as soon as administrators learned of his arrest.

The baby, a boy who is being cared for by family members, is doing well, police have said. Hacienda has since retained an Indiana-based company, Benchmark Human Services, to oversee operations at the nursing facility after Arizona regulators ordered the site placed under independent management.

An Arizona nurse was due back in court on Tuesday to enter a plea to a charge of raping a severely disabled woman in a crime that only came to light when the victim unexpectedly gave birth in the long-term care facility where she was a patient.

An Arizona nurse was due back in court on Tuesday to enter a plea to a charge of raping a severely disabled woman in a crime that only came to light when the victim unexpectedly gave birth in the long-term care facility where she was a patient. Nathan Sutherland, 36, was arrested by investigators who linked him to the case through DNA evidence after the woman, who is in her 20s, went into labour on December 29 at the Hacienda HealthCare Skilled Nursing Facility in Phoenix. Sutherland, a licensed practical nurse who began working at Hacienda Health care in 2012, was charged with one count each of sexual assault and abuse of a vulnerable adult. He was ordered held on $500,000 bail during a brief appearance in Maricopa County Superior Court last month. At an arraignment set for Tuesday, Sutherland was expected to enter a plea of not guilty in the case, which made international headlines. Sutherland's lawyer, Dave Gregan, has said there was no direct evidence against his client, who lacked any prior criminal history, and that the defence planned to conduct its own DNA tests. The woman, who has been disabled since very early childhood as a result of seizures, has spent most of her life in the nursing facility. Although she was initially described by authorities as comatose, her parents have said that she is capable of responding to sound and making facial gestures, and has some ability to move her limbs, head and neck. "The important thing is that she is a beloved daughter, albeit with significant intellectual disabilities," they said in a letter released to the media last month. Hacienda employees were not aware that the woman was pregnant before she went into labour, police say, and were first alerted to the case when the baby was born. Police then sought DNA samples from all male employees. The facility said in a written statement that Sutherland, who the company said had undergone extensive background checks before he was employed, was fired as soon as administrators learned of his arrest. The baby, a boy who is being cared for by family members, is doing well, police have said. Hacienda has since retained an Indiana-based company, Benchmark Human Services, to oversee operations at the nursing facility after Arizona regulators ordered the site placed under independent management.

Arizona nurse due in court charged with rape of disabled woman who gave birth

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