McNabb, Inquest Touching Upon the Death Of [2025] NICoroner 7 (05 November 2025)

Triona Rose McNabb died as a result of complications of NSAID-induced enteropathy leading to small bowel obstruction, with contributing factors including delays in diagnosis, missed opportunities for earlier intervention, inadequate fluid monitoring, and suboptimal handover and staffing at South West Acute Hospital. The failures in care did not amount to gross negligence but represented significant shortcomings in hospital systems and clinical management.

Citation: [2025] NICoroner 7
Parties: Deceased: Triona Rose McNabb (deceased); Coroner: Coroner Maria Dougan
Jurisdiction: Northern Ireland
Judgment Date: 05 November 2025
Procedural Posture: Inquest / Findings
Outcome: Death due to complications of NSAID-induced enteropathy with small bowel obstruction; contributed to by shortcomings in hospital care.
Legal Topics: Inquest Procedure, Hospital Care Standards, Medical Misadventure, Cause of Death Determination

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Parties

Triona Rose McNabb (deceased)

Deceased

Coroner Maria Dougan

Coroner

Procedural Posture

Inquest / Findings

Legal Issues

1 What was the medical cause of death of Triona Rose McNabb?
2 Were there missed opportunities or failures in her medical care contributing to her death?
3 Was the care provided at South West Acute Hospital appropriate and in accordance with standards?

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Death due to complications of NSAID-induced enteropathy with small bowel obstruction; contributed to by shortcomings in hospital care.