Birmingham Man Dies After Brain Aneurysm Went Undetected

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Craig Green, a 45-year-old father of three who worked at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital in Birmingham, died of a brain hemorrhage after a scan three months earlier had detected a brain aneurysm, but the hospital failed to inform him or his doctor of the findings.

Why it matters

This case highlights ongoing concerns about communication breakdowns and medical errors within the UK's National Health Service, which have led to preventable patient deaths. It also raises questions about the responsibility of hospitals to properly follow up on test results and inform patients of potentially serious conditions.

The details

A scan conducted at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital in Birmingham three months before Green's death showed he had a brain aneurysm, but the hospital failed to inform either Green or his general practitioner about the findings. This oversight led to the aneurysm going undetected and untreated, ultimately resulting in the fatal brain hemorrhage.

• In November 2025, Craig Green underwent a scan at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital in Birmingham.
• In February 2026, Craig Green died of a brain hemorrhage.

What’s next

The hospital has launched an investigation into the incident and says it is working to improve its processes for following up on test results and communicating with patients.