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flag A premature infant died from E. coli sepsis after an unauthorized biopsy, with the coroner blaming preventable care failures.

flag A 10-day-old premature infant, Willow Rose Courtney-Thompson, died from E. coli sepsis after a suction rectal biopsy at John Radcliffe Hospital in Oxford, performed without her parents’ informed consent. flag The procedure, conducted on October 21, 2024, lacked pre-procedure antibiotics, occurred in a private, interrupted setting, and was followed by early discharge despite expected overnight monitoring. flag The coroner concluded her death could have been prevented with 24 hours of post-procedure hospitalization, citing multiple care failures including poor communication, inadequate monitoring, and lack of consent. flag Her parents, Joseph and Lauren, are advocating for systemic changes, while legal action for potential medical negligence is underway. flag The hospital trust expressed sorrow and pledged to learn from the tragedy.

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