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Calls for mandatory in-person GP appointments for children after death of toddler

  • A relative of Hudson Hewitt launched a petition in late March after the toddler's death in County Durham.
  • The two-year-old's death prompted calls for mandatory in-person GP appointments for children under five.
  • Hudson's relatives claim a phone consultation misdiagnosis led to a twist in his bowel, causing organ failure.
  • The petition states, "We want to change the regulations for GPs to automatically see children under 5."
  • The petition has gained over 70,000 verified signatures, reflecting concerns about telemedicine's role for young children.
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Calls for mandatory in-person GP appointments for children after death of toddler

A Change.org petition has been launched calling for mandatory in-person GP appointments for children after the death of 2-year-old boy.

·Ilkley, United Kingdom
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The Northern Echo broke the news in County Durham, United Kingdom on Friday, April 11, 2025.
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