Widow speaks out after coroner discovers grandpa had fatal allergic reaction to CT scan, which was neglected

The widow of a retired engineer who suffered a fatal allergic reaction to a CT scan says she is “sickened” by hospital failings that a coroner has found contributed to his death. Grandfather David Horsman, 65, from Westhoughton, went into cardiac arrest after having a reaction to a routine scan at a facility at the … Read more

Neglect contributed to death at Royal Bolton Hospital, coroner has ruled

David Horsman, of Marsham Road, Westhoughton, died at the Royal Bolton Hospital on March 28, 2022 – the day after having a CT scan in a mobile unit in the hospital car park as part of a routine check-up following a battle with bowel cancer , and just a month after his 25th wedding anniversary. … Read more