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Doctors at remote Devon hospital get ‘crash course’ after maternity unit shut
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The closure of the maternity unit at North Devon district hospital has significant implications for expectant mothers in the area, who must now travel to Exeter for maternity care, a journey that can take over an hour and a half. This distance can be particularly concerning in emergency situations, where timely medical attention is crucial. The hospital's location in a remote area of Devon exacerbates the challenges posed by the unit's closure, highlighting the need for alternative arrangements to ensure patient safety.
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Doctors at remote Devon hospital get ‘crash course’ after maternity unit shut
Staff at North Devon district hospital given training in difficult births in case mothers-to-be cannot get to Exeter
Doctors at one of England’s remotest hospitals have been given a “crash course” in birth emergencies after its maternity unit was shut and as fears grow that the safety of women and babies may be put at risk.
From Tuesday, the maternity service at North Devon district hospital (NDDH) in Barnstaple has …
11 Aug, 12:07
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