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- Eight-year-old died after assessment by an advanced practitioner, prompting coroner's investigation into clinical decision making and care provided.
- Coroner issued a warning to GPs about delegation, supervision, and governance when advanced practitioners assess children in primary care.
- Recommendation for clear escalation, safety netting, paediatric competencies, urgent referral pathways, and training to prevent similar deaths.
BMJ. 2026 Jul 1;394:e100144. doi: 10.1136/bmj-2026-100144.
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PMID:42386320 | DOI:10.1136/bmj-2026-100144
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