The sad case of Matthew, 21, whose alcohol dependency killed him... days after he missed out on emergency detox
manchestereveningnews.co.ukdirect to your inboxA man died from complications caused by alcohol dependency just days after 'poor communication' meant he missed out on an emergency detox.Matthew Copestick, who had a history of drug and alcohol misuse, collapsed in the shower at his home in Rochdale on January 8, 2019.Just four days earlier, on January 4, he was taken to A&E at Fairfield General Hospital after falling unwell, an inquest heard.A triage nurse believed the 21-year-old needed treatment for alcohol detoxification at specialist treatment centre the Chapman Barker unit.Rochdale Coroner's Court heard Matthew, who had autism, was discharged as medically fit instead."Due to poor communication between staff and a lack of understanding by the alcohol liaison nurse.
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