Hospital Negligence Leads to Tragic Death of Seven-Week-Old Baby
A seven-week-old baby, William Moris-Patto, died from a brain haemorrhage caused by a vitamin K deficiency, which could have been prevented if a routine injection had been administered at Addenbrooke's hospital in Cambridge. The coroner ruled that the failure to provide the injection amounted to neglect and a gross failure in medical care. William's parents have since campaigned to raise awareness about the importance of vitamin K, particularly for premature babies who are at higher risk of deficiencies. The hospital expressed condolences and stated that processes are being reviewed to prevent similar errors in the future.
