Elderly woman scalded by spilt tea developed sepsis that contributed to death, inquest hears

A 91-year-old woman developed sepsis due to a scald from tea spilt in her lap while out to lunch.

Elderly woman scalded by spilt tea developed sepsis that contributed to death, inquest hears
Tue, 25 Sep, 2018 - 18:09

By Louise Roseingrave

A 91-year-old woman developed sepsis due to a scald from tea spilt in her lap while out to lunch.

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