GB Torbay Hospital Apr 2013 Technical Error (Q10626)

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GB Torbay Hospital Apr 2013 Technical Error
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    April 2013
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    A woman who found two courier bags containing patients medical records on a busy road in Devon has said she was absolutely horrified. Jo Bell, from Dawlish, spotted the bags on the A379 near Powderham Castle, near Exeter, on Wednesday afternoon. She said they appeared to have been in transit from Torbay Hospital to the Royal Devon and Exeter (RD&E) Hospital. The RD&E NHS Foundation Trust said it was deeply concerned the records had been mislaid. It said it was carrying out an urgent investigation into the matter. Hard to believe Continue reading the main story Start Quote You cant believe that people you trust with your life are going to leave these lying in a road Jo Bell Mrs Bell said after she found the bags she decided to take them home with her and discovered that one of them was par (English)