3: The Inquiry: They Should Be Ashamed
The Trial of Lucy Letby: The Inquiry
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Failures of Accountability at Countess of Chester Hospital
This chapter investigates the serious allegations against management at Countess of Chester Hospital regarding their handling of pediatric deaths, particularly highlighting failures in responding to concerns about nurse Lucy Letby. It discusses the overarching issues of institutional secrecy, lack of urgency in addressing rising mortality rates, and the moral obligation to inform families about the ongoing investigations. The narrative critiques the poor oversight and ineffective communication within the hospital, which ultimately compromised patient safety and delayed critical actions to protect vulnerable infants.
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