Sepsis costing NHS 'billions' more than thought due to 'crippling' lack of data

[Northerner]

The scale of the deadly blood poisoning disease sepsis is "far worse" than previously thought as a "crippling" lack of data meant previous estimates were wide off the mark, a major study has revealed.

The research by the York Health Economics Consortium (YHEC) found there are at least 260,000 cases of sepsis in the UK each year - at least 100,000 more than previously thought.

Sepsis, which kills more than 44,000 people across the country every year, can lead to rapid organ failure if not identified and treated quickly, leaving thousands of survivors with life-changing disabilities.

The Chief Executive of the UK Sepsis Trust said the findings unveil a "shocking new indication of the gravity and sheer scale of the problem".

http://www.itv.com/news/2017-02-20/uk-sepsis-trust-study-sepsis-costing-uk-15-6-bn-a-year/

 

[mikeyB]

But is this news? There is no suggestion that this is getting worse, or better. Just that it is underreported. As such, it does identify a significant cost to the NHS.

 

[Amigo]

They're treating sepsis like it's the 'new kid on the block' and I agree with Mike that it was previously under-reported and definitely undiagnosed. Last time I was very ill I had to tell the 111 GP I had sepsis.
I'm glad it's firmly on the radar.

No doubt if it's costing too much they'll find some life style choice to pin it on in due course! 🙄

 

[mikeyB]

Well, let's see how the Daily Mail reports this to see what they make up.😉

 

[trophywench]

I expect it's caused by constantly visiting hospitals and surgeries where you exchange breath with sick people Amigo. So let's just stop going to these dangerous environments.