Warning signs missed before Melbourne girl's death in ED, coroner finds

Key points

• A Victorian coroner has found that the actions of a junior doctor contributed to the preventable death of an eight-year-old girl, Amrita Lanka, at Monash Medical Centre in 2022. Deputy State Coroner Paresa Spanos said the doctor did not recognise the severity of Amrita's symptoms, which included breathing difficulties.
• The coroner noted that timely intervention and transfer to a specialised hospital could have saved her life. Amrita's parents have sought answers over their daughter's death, which they believe could have been avoided with better care.
• Monash Health has since made changes to its practices and policies.