Tragic Death of NHS Nurse After Hospital Discharge
A dedicated NHS nurse collapsed and died just three days after being sent home from a hospital accident and emergency department with a diagnosis of indigestion and trapped wind.
Paula Ivers, 47, was found collapsed in her bedroom at her home in Denton, Tameside, by her young daughter. She was later pronounced dead.
A Devastating Diagnosis Missed
It was subsequently confirmed that the cause of her death was a cardiac arrest, which was triggered by a tear in her aorta, the body's main artery.
Her grieving family has stated that they believe Paula was let down by the very NHS system she served as a nurse.
A Family's Heartbreak and a System Under Scrutiny
The tragic incident, which occurred in November 2025, has raised serious questions about patient assessment and diagnostic procedures within hospital emergency units.
Paula's story highlights the catastrophic consequences that can follow when severe symptoms are mistakenly dismissed as minor ailments.
