6yo discharged twice from hospital, dies
The girl was brought to the Randwick hospital on Monday, where she was assessed and discharged.
She was brought back a short time later and was admitted again, and diagnosed with influenza. She was discharged with instructions for 'at-home guidance', a Sydney Children's Hospital Network (SCHN) spokesperson confirmed.
The girl was then taken to Northern Beaches Hospital, where she later died.
A Sydney Children's Hospital Network spokesperson confirmed the course of events.
'SCHN has learnt the patient later tragically died,' they said.
'The SCHN expresses our deepest condolences to the family for the loss of their child.'
They said the network was progressing an initial review into the care of the patient.
A Northern Beaches Hospital spokesman said they were 'deeply saddened' by the loss of the child.
'Our heartfelt condolences go out to the child's family and loved ones during this incredibly difficult time,' the spokesman said.
'Alongside Sydney Children's Hospital Network, where the child received care earlier in the day, we will undertake the appropriate investigations in line with NSW Health policy, including a joint independent review.
'A coronial inquest has also been called into the child's passing.
'While we cannot comment on the specifics of the case during the review period, our thoughts are with the family, and we will continue to offer them our full support.'
NSW Police said they were aware of the girl's death and a brief was being prepared for the coroner.
It is understood the girl was a kindergartner who attended St Luke's Grammar School in Dee Why.
The principal, Geoff Lancaster, expressed his sympathies in a heartfelt email sent to the girl's school community.
'No words can express the heartbreak [the parents] are experiencing. As a school community, we share the grief and pray [they] would know the love and support of family and friends,' he said, as reported by the ABC.
'[The girl was] bright, vivacious, kind and free-spirited... so full of light and joy, and adored by her parents, teachers and the many friends she had.'
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