A woman who waited for 10 hours on a hospital stretcher in England has died.

A tragic incident in Brighton, England, has highlighted the issues within the healthcare system. 31-year-old Tamara Davis passed away after being left on a stretcher in the corridor of the Royal Sussex County Hospital's emergency department for 10 hours.

Tamara was brought to the hospital with complaints of shortness of breath and was placed in the corridor due to a lack of space after the initial intervention. The young woman, whose condition worsened and who began coughing up blood, did not receive adequate care. Her sister Miya stated that Tamara was "abandoned at her most vulnerable moment."

Dr. Andrew Leonard, speaking in court during the investigation, emphasized that providing care in the corridor is a failure of normal processes. He noted that pressures within the system led to this situation, but that it is unacceptable.

The cause of Tamara's death was reported as sepsis and multiple organ failure. Her family claimed that she died due to the "disgusting" treatment she received at the hospital.

West Sussex coroner Joanne Andrews stated that she would express her concerns regarding the use of corridors for patient treatment and would raise the issue with the Department of Health and NHS England.

The hospital management expressed deep sorrow over the events and apologized. Chief Nurse Maggie Davies acknowledged that they fell below the standards expected by patients and their families.

This incident sheds light on the challenges facing the healthcare system in England and the potential consequences of overcrowding in emergency departments. Health officials emphasize the need for improvements in the system to prevent such tragic events from recurring.