Robbie Powell: Time for Truth, Justice and Accountability (Sharon Hartles, August 2021)

Robert Darren Powell, a much loved member of a close family, was just 10-years old when he died on the 17th April 1990. Every parent’s worst nightmare, the tragic loss of a child, became Will and Diane Powell’s lived reality. Their acutely distressing grief, was exacerbated because they quickly learned that Robbie’s death was preventable. Little did they know back in 1990 that their pursuit for truth, justice and accountability would span across three decades, cost them in-excess of £300,000 in compensation, and unveil medical negligence, cover-ups and bureaucratic failure. '

The shocking story of a cover up in the UK healthcare system. It is THE landmark case on #DutyofCandour .

As a clinician I am appalled, and support Will Powell in his continuing quest for justice.

Because of the cover up vital learning on #patientsafety , particularly around the care of children and communication with parents, has been missed.

https://www.open.ac.uk/researchcentres/herc/blog/robbie-powell-time-truth-justice-and-accountability

https://www.pslhub.org/learn/investigations-risk-management-and-legal-issues/english-and-welsh-ombudsman-set-out-the-case-for-a-proper-public-inquiry-into-the-tragic-death-of-robbie-powell-r3560/?tab=comments#comment-334

https://twitter.com/MedicineGovSte/status/1424353716040343557?s=20

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