Health minister declines to request coronial inquest into baby Willow Horne's death in Kalgoorlie
Western Australia's Health Minister has expressed support for a coronial inquest into the death of an eight-month-old baby at Kalgoorlie Health Campus. While a clinical review identified areas for improvement, it found no evidence of medical negligence, leaving the final decision on an inquest to the independent state coroner.
Why it matters
The case highlights ongoing concerns regarding healthcare standards in regional hospitals and the transparency of medical investigations following infant deaths.
Baby Willow Katarina Horne died after being admitted to the emergency department at Kalgoorlie Health Campus. ( Supplied )
The article reports on official statements and clinical review findings without emotive language or political spin.
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