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Hospital criticised as baby's death 'completely avoidable'

An investigation into the death of a baby who was delivered stillborn at James's Hospital in Leeds found it was caused by a catalogue of errors, lawyers said. The family received an undisclosed settlement from the hospital.

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Hospital criticised for failures over baby's death

The lawyer for the parents of a baby who was stillborn at St James's Hospital in Leeds said an internal investigation into the death revealed a catalogue of failures, including:

  • The foetal heart rate (CTG) was misinterpreted
  • There was inadequate and inaccurate record keeping
  • There was a failure to keep mother and baby the focus of the care
  • And a failure to act within trust guidance

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