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Girl, 6, dies after being discharged from Sydney Children's Hospital twice in one day

Girl, 6, dies after being discharged from Sydney Children's Hospital twice in one day

News.com.au2 days ago
A six-year-old girl has died after she was discharged from Sydney Children's Hospital twice in one day.
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.
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