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Greek heiress dies after NHS discharge
Family demands answers a year after Greek heiress dies from 'toxic insect bite' after NHS discharge.
In brief
Family demands answers a year after Greek heiress dies from 'toxic insect bite' after NHS discharge. Greek heiress Marissa Lemos died a year after being discharged from London hospital with 'toxic insect bite' symptoms, family says NHS failed to address her condition. Originally reported by Dailymail.
Marissa Lemos
Marissa Lemos, 30, died after being discharged from london hospital with toxic insect bite symptoms.
“Nobody is checking up on me, nobody is coming.”
Discharged from hospital
Marissa was discharged at 6:30pm after trainee medics assessed her condition.
Symptoms worsened
Marissa developed dizziness, itching, high temperature and infection signs before death.
Family's demand
Family says NHS failed to address her condition despite visible symptoms.
One-year anniversary
Family marked one-year anniversary with memorial service in athens.
No cause of death
Post-mortem results could not determine cause of death after year-long wait.
Family's frustration
Family says they have been left in the dark about their daughter's death.
NHS response
UCLH says they remain open to meeting family about Marissa's care.
Family's hope
Family hopes to find answers to prevent similar deaths.
Marissa's health
Marissa had recently overcome breast cancer and was recovering from rare immune condition.
Family's background
Lemos family is one of greece's biggest shipping dynasties with business roots since early 1900s.
Family's request
Family says they want legal action for NHS negligence.
Coroner's status
Coroner's court says case is still under investigation.
Family's statement
Family says Marissa followed medical advice but was ignored by NHS.
NHS system
Family says NHS system failed to provide adequate care despite visible symptoms.
What happens next
Family plans legal action to hold NHS accountable for Marissa's death.
What to remember
Greek heiress Marissa Lemos died a year after being discharged from London hospital with 'toxic insect bite' symptoms, family says NHS failed to address her condition.





