'My wife died in childbirth but wasn't told she'd been given labour drug overdose'
Summary
A woman named Jacqui Hunter died during childbirth after receiving an overdose of a labor-inducing drug at Ninewells Hospital in Scotland. Her husband, Lori Quate, was not informed about the overdose until after her death, and investigations revealed that the dosage error may have contributed to her death. There are calls for improved maternity safety and a national inquiry into maternity care in Scotland.Key Facts
- Jacqui Hunter died after being given an overdose of a labor-inducing drug called Misoprostol.
- She was supposed to give birth to a stillborn daughter named Olivia.
- The overdose was eight times the recommended dose.
- Investigations suggest the overdose may have contributed to her death from a condition called amniotic fluid embolism (AFE).
- Lori Quate was not informed of the overdose error until after his wife's death.
- NHS Tayside conducted investigations and acknowledged the medication error.
- Scotland is being urged to improve maternity safety and consider a national inquiry similar to one in England.
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