Glasgow toddler's death at Royal Hospital for Children was avoidable

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A three-year-old boy’s death at a Glasgow children’s hospital “might realistically have been avoided”, a sheriff has found.

This follows a Fatal Accident Inquiry (FAI) into the care of Archie Donald, who died at the Royal Hospital for Children on November 20, 2019.

Sheriff Millar’s determination concluded that Archie Donald’s death might realistically have been avoided had an abnormal blood test result been identified and acted upon earlier.

The inquiry also found that clinical guidance and Archie’s care plan were not properly followed, and a scheduled post-clinic multidisciplinary review did not take place.

Procurator Fiscal Andy Shanks said: “The death of Archie Donald occurred in circumstances giving rise to significant public concern and as such a discretionary Fatal Accident Inquiry was instructed.

“The sheriff’s determination is detailed and notes a reasonable precaution that could have been taken to avoid Archie Donald’s death.

“The FAI followed a thorough and comprehensive investigation by the Procurator Fiscal who ensured that the full facts and circumstances of Archie’s death were presented in evidence.

“Archie’s family have been provided with a copy of the sheriff’s determination and our thoughts are with them at this time.”

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