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Yahoo
3 days ago
- Health
- Yahoo
6yo discharged twice from hospital, dies
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. 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.' More to come.
The Guardian
3 days ago
- Health
- The Guardian
Six-year-old girl dies of influenza after twice being discharged from Sydney hospital
A six-year-old girl has died of the flu at Northern Beaches hospital after being twice sent home from the Sydney Children's hospital, and the New South Wales health minister has said her parents 'deserve answers'. The girl presented to the emergency department at the Sydney Children's hospital in Randwick on Monday and was discharged after a clinical assessment. A spokesperson for the Sydney Children's Hospitals Network (SCHN) said she presented again 'shortly after' and was diagnosed with influenza. She was then discharged with at-home guidance, the spokesperson said. The girl was later admitted to the Northern Beaches hospital where she died on Tuesday, police confirmed. The SCHN spokesperson said upon learning of the girl's death, 'they expressed their deepest condolences to the family for the loss of their child'. The hospital network will be conducting an initial review into the patient's care while at the Randwick hospital, and will work with the Northern Sydney Local Health District as part of the joint independent clinical governance process. The NSW health minister, Ryan Park, said: 'I'm heartbroken to learn of the death of a child following presentation to Sydney Children's Hospital in Randwick and Northern Beaches Hospital. 'I wish to express my deepest condolences to the family for their devastating loss,' Park said. 'I want to understand how and why this tragedy has occurred and the parents deserve answers,' Park said. The matter has been referred to the coroner and is also the subject of a joint Serious Adverse Event Review, he said. Park said he was 'mindful how distressing these events are for staff, and I know they'll be impacted by this tragedy'. The St Luke's Grammar School principal, Geoff Lancaster, told the ABC that the young girl was 'bright, vivacious, kind and free-spirited'.
News.com.au
3 days ago
- Health
- News.com.au
Girl, 6, dies after being discharged from Sydney Children's Hospital twice in one day
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.
Daily Mail
3 days ago
- Health
- Daily Mail
Tragedy as six-year-old kindergarten student dies of the flu after she was discharged from hospital
A six-year-old girl has died from the flu shortly after she was discharged from hospital, sparking an investigation. The kindergartner had presented to Sydney Children's Hospital at Randwick on August 4 and was discharged, only to be brought back by her worried father later the same day. On the second visit she was diagnosed with influenza A and discharged again. She was then taken to Northern Beaches Hospital shortly after where she died, reported The Manly Observer. Sydney Children's Hospital and Northern Beaches Hospital will conduct a joint review into the case. The matter had also been referred to the Coroner for a separate inquest. Sydney Children's Hospital said in a statement that the patient had presented at the emergency department and was discharged after she was assessed. She then returned and was discharged with 'at-home guidance' for influenza. 'Sydney Children's Hospitals Network (SCHN) has learnt the patient later tragically died. SCHN expresses our deepest condolences to the family for the loss of their child.' Northern Beaches Hospital told the publication it was 'deeply saddened by the tragic loss' and and that an independent review and coronial inquest would be conducted. Across Australia in the first half of 2025 there were more than 150,000 lab confirmed cases of influenza. Vaccine coverage for influenza sits at just 24.24 per cent nationally and 14 per cent for those under the age of 50.
Sydney Morning Herald
19-07-2025
- Politics
- Sydney Morning Herald
Private or public, our care sector needs a health check
Unusually, I partially agree with Parnell Palme McGuinness (' If broke, nationalise? Fix that idea ', July 13). I think, however, that you have to look at why the government runs a service. The main reason is that the private sector can't be trusted to provide the required service at a reasonable cost. It may need government subsidies, but the government is uncertain whether these subsidies will be used properly or end up reflected in the bottom line. On the other side of the equation, private operators who cannot turn a profit want their business bought out by the government. Northern Beaches Hospital is the latest. The only thing we can be sure about is that the pendulum reached the end of the swing to the private side, and is now swinging the other way. Neville Turbit, Russell Lea Parnell Palme McGuinness writes that if any system is broke, there is talk of 'nationalising it', and she cites childcare and education as recent examples. Nationalising, with all its negative connotations is an emotive and wrong term. The term should be 'unprivatise'. The simple fact is that when profits are involved then profiteers will make use of the opportunity. This may work in commercial enterprises, but when we are talking of precious children in their formative years and social services it is a different matter. Regularly I read of countries such as Sweden, Norway and Denmark, where prioritising investment by government, and therefore taxpayers, ensures outstanding quality and affordability. The flow-on benefits for whole of society are obvious and can be enumerated. As a country, we need to decide what is important to all of us and invest. Our country's future rests on these decisions. Tatiana Podmore, Cremorne Parnell McGuinness should acknowledge that commercial childcare, aged care, power generated, and private colleges are inherently conflicted. She should also look at Margaret Thatcher's disastrous privatisation of Thames Water and British Rail. Tony Simons, Balmain Childcare guilt The mother-blame phenomenon that has resulted after the shocking abuse allegations in early childhood learning centres is a disappointing indictment on our communities (' The Care Fracture ', July 13). Young working mothers, already overcommitted with work, home and childhood-rearing responsibilities must now feel the continued fear and guilt piled on that their child may be harmed while in 'care'. The reasons for returning to work are many and varied and should be solely the family's decision. Families should be commended for their efforts and safeguards put in place by authorities. Above all, guilt should not be applied to mothers. Janice Creenaune, Austinmer Sound barrier The article on hearing loss is one of courage in adversity (' 'I didn't catch that': The trouble with hearing loss in a noisy world ', July 13). For Beethoven, increasing deafness was a tragedy, but he composed some of his finest music as his malady worsened. After conducting the first performance of one of his greatest works, he had to be turned to face the audience to become aware of their enthusiastic acclamation. We must be grateful today that he did not allow such a handicap to deprive us of his genius. Nola Tucker, Kiama An excellent article, but I would have liked a little discussion on the use of bluetooth technology. I have mild hearing loss and via bluetooth I can pair my phone and my hearing aids, and not only adjust my earbuds via my phone but get everything on my phone radio, podcasts, all sounds direct to my ears. Bliss for me and bliss for my neighbours, as only I can hear my sounds. Somewhat more expensive, but highly recommended. John Crowe, Cherrybrook No piece of cake
