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"Time-Waster" Label Leads to Tragic Student Death

Summary

  • Law student Libby Instone died after dismissals.
  • She was told she had gastroenteritis over 24 hours.
  • The inquest heard she made three urgent care visits.
"Time-Waster" Label Leads to Tragic Student Death

A devastating outcome occurred for law student Libby Instone, 20, from Billingham, Teesside, who died after medical staff allegedly dismissed her as a time-waster. An inquest heard that Instone visited an urgent care centre three times within a single day in August 2023.

During these visits, medical professionals reportedly diagnosed her with gastroenteritis, despite her experiencing days of continuous vomiting. The inquest is examining the circumstances surrounding these interactions and the alleged failure to provide adequate care, leading to the tragic loss of the young student.

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