Boy, 9, Dies of Sepsis After Hospital Misses Critical GP Note
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A nine-year-old boy, Dylan Cope, died from sepsis after doctors and nurses at the Grange Hospital in Cwmbran missed a crucial GP note indicating possible appendicitis. The inquest revealed multiple failures, including the hospital's overcapacity, miscommunication, and delays in the NHS 111 service, which contributed to the tragedy. Changes have since been made to the 111 system and hospital procedures to prevent similar incidents.
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