Support worker's 'unacceptable behaviour' after patient's fall
The support practitioner failed to seek medical attention for a patient who fell from a hoist and was injured.
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Working for the East Lothian Courier, Steven Brown, is interested in a number of issues across the area and is keen to hear from anyone interested in getting in touch about a story.
The support practitioner failed to seek medical attention for a patient who fell from a hoist and was injured.
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