A distraught young mother has lashed out at medical staff after her baby died at Rockingham Hospital in Western Australia.
Madison Dansey, a Perth woman, said doctors seriously addressed her fears about baby Louis’ worsening health conditions, such as seizures, until it was too late.
Louis, who would have turned one year old on Wednesday, died at 10 months old and the cause is still unknown.
Louis was admitted to Rockingham Hospital 12 times and after three of his discharges, he had to be returned within hours.
“It was like they were looking right at me and couldn’t take me seriously and I feel like because I’m a young mother, they don’t listen to us much,” she said. 7news.
Louis (pictured), who died aged 10 months, would have turned one on April 17, but the cause of his death is still unknown.
Dansey stated that while doctors treated Louis’ symptoms, they did not have enough time to find the cause of his illness.
She took her baby to Perth Children’s Hospital, where he was tested for epilepsy and referred to a neurologist, but Louis did not live long enough to keep that appointment.
“If they had investigated him more, they could have saved his life and he could still be here,” his heartbroken mother said.
Perth woman Madison Dansey (pictured) said doctors did not take her fears about baby Louis’ worsening health conditions, such as seizures, seriously until it was too late.
A spokesperson for the Southern Metropolitan Health Service told Channel 7 that the correct policies and procedures were followed.
But given the complexity of the case and the child’s death, the service will “further review the patient’s history.”
Samantha Smith, from the Health Consumer Council, said any patient or parent who feels their case needs more attention should call the hospital’s dedicated hotline.
“They are there to review your care, review and listen to your concerns, and escalate your treatment,” she said.