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Doctor Misled in Letby Inquiry

A doctor involved in reviewing baby deaths at the Countess of Chester Hospital felt misled by bosses who failed to disclose concerns about nurse Lucy Letby.

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Human Rights ViolationsHealthUkNegligenceHospitalInquiryNurseDoctor

Countess Of Chester HospitalRoyal Free HospitalCheshire PoliceRoyal College Of Paediatrics And Child HealthManchester Crown Court

Lucy LetbyDr. Jane HawdonIan HarveyRachel Langdale KcPeter Skelton Kc

What is the expected timeline for the inquiry into the events?: The inquiry is investigating the hospital's response to concerns about Lucy Letby and whether the delayed response contributed to further harm. The inquiry is expected to last until early 2025.
How did Dr. Jane Hawdon feel about the information provided to her by hospital bosses?: Dr. Jane Hawdon, a consultant neonatologist, felt misled by hospital bosses who didn't inform her of suspicions surrounding Lucy Letby, a nurse suspected of harming babies. This omission impacted her case note review, which lacked crucial context.
What was the hospital's response to concerns about Lucy Letby, and when did they contact the police?: The Countess of Chester Hospital delayed contacting Cheshire Police about Lucy Letby despite consultant concerns. They initially planned to return her to the neonatal unit before facing further resistance from the consultants.
What were the limitations of Dr. Hawdon's case note review, and how would that have changed with more information?: Dr. Hawdon's case note review was limited by its scope and the information provided. A more thorough investigation would have been necessary had the suspicion of homicide been revealed to her.
How many unexplained infant deaths did Dr. Hawdon's review initially identify, and how many more could have been included?: Dr. Hawdon's review identified four unexplained infant deaths that were later linked to Lucy Letby. Further, she admitted that with more information, she would've categorized additional deaths as unexplained.

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