Baby’s Death Could Have Been Prevented, Inquest Concludes

An inquest jury has concluded that the tragic incident involving the death of a six-month-old baby who was discharged from a hospital with chicken pox could have been prevented. The baby, Hunter Martin, passed away after being mistakenly given an overdose of antibiotics, which was ten times the prescribed amount. The Derbyshire coroner stated that while the drugs blunder minimally contributed to the baby’s death, there was insufficient evidence to prove it played a significant role. Chesterfield Royal Hospital is now reviewing 23 different aspects to enhance its care standards in light of this heartbreaking event.