Inquests and prevention of future deaths reports

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ByVenessa Holt
Published18 August 2025
Bansari Patel and Venessa Holt from our in-house legal team explain prevention of future deaths (PFD) reports – and what to do if you receive one.
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You need to demonstrate that you have reflected on the death, learned lessons, and taken action to prevent a similar incident from occurring.

This page was correct at publication on 18/08/2025. Any guidance is intended as general guidance for members only. If you are a member and need specific advice relating to your own circumstances, please contact one of our advisers.

Venessa Holt
Solicitor

Venessa qualified as a solicitor with Hempsons in 2009. Before this, she worked in the Fitness to Practise Directorates of the GDC and the GMC. After six years at Hempsons, Venessa moved to Blake Morgan where she prosecuted cases for the GDC. In 2014, she joined Gordons Partnership LLP, representing doctors and dentists on behalf of the MDU. In June 2016, Venessa joined the in-house legal department of the MDU.

Bansari Patel

Bansari Patel qualified in 2009 and joined the MDU in 2015. She represents members at the GMC, NMC and at inquests.

Inquests and prevention of future deaths reports