A SCHOOLGIRL, 11, died after four doctors "missed her appendicitis", an inquest has heard. Lacey Brookman's appendix is believed to have burst before her initial GP appointment, but her condition wasn't diagnosed for another two weeks. The young girl, pictured above, underwent surgery at King's College Hospital to remove her appendix.
But Lacey sadly died after suffering multi-organ failure due to complications on June 4, 2021. She displayed appendicitis symptoms that make up only "one-third of acute" cases, the inquest heard. The Year 6 pupil was dismissed by four doctors at her GP surgery and in the hospital.
Read More It wasn't until Lacey was given an ultrasound test, that she received her diagnosis. The senior coroner for London Inner South, Doctor Julian Morris, has now issued a Prevention of Future Deaths Report. Dr Morris said in his report there is a lack of "knowledge and awareness" around diagnosing appendicitis.
He warned there should be more ultrasound scan tests available, particularly out of hours. Most read in Health Lacey, from Great Yarmouth, Norfolk , first complained of abdominal pain in April 2021. Her other symptoms included nausea, vomiting and constipation.
The 11-year-old's mum made an appointment with their GP after 10 days, which was held over the phone, and were told Lacey had a virus. Unsatisfied by this response, they went to a second GP three days later, who then referred Lacey to the hospital with suspected appendicitis. However, the schoolgirl.