"Tracey Baxter This matter resulted in a coroner's inquest into the death of a child,
Tracey Baxter. The incident occurred in a hospital in New South Wales in 1979.
The facts of the matter highlight the professional standards expected of nursing
staff in caring for children and the keeping of observation records generally. Facts
A 6-year-old child was admitted to hospital for a routine tonsillectomy. The
operation was performed at t ..."
"Thefindingsand evidence elicited ina coroner's inquiries areoften used as the
basis for a subsequent court action alleging civil or criminal negligence. Itis for
thatreason thatCoroner's Court inquiry reports are a valuable source of guidance
and assistance in understanding thestandard of care expected of nursesincertain
clinical situations. Example 1: Coroner's inquiry into the death of Tracey Baxter,
1979 This matter resultedina ..."