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Man dies at Queen Elizabeth University Hospital in Glasgow after ‘lethal dose of other patient’s medication’

Glasgow & West 2 hours ago

Man dies in hospital after 'lethal dose of other patient's medication'

Martin Weldon was in intensive care at the Queen Elizabeth University Hospital in Glasgow having suffered a brain injury.

An investigation is under way after a man died in hospital after allegedly receiving a lethal dose of another patient's medication, STV News understands. Martin Weldon was in intensive care at the Queen Elizabeth University Hospital in Glasgow for treatment...

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