Boy's rash 'slipped my mind', doctor tells inquest

Key Points:

• A five-year-old boy, Jax Jefferys, died from a streptococcus A infection after a hospital doctor failed to check a reported red rash, a potential sign of serious illness, during his visit to Queen Alexandra Hospital in Portsmouth.
• Dr Refat Parveen admitted the rash noted by nurse Lydia Savin "slipped my mind" and she did not specifically look for it when reviewing Jax's condition, despite feeling "uneasy" and recognizing a "moderate to high risk" of sepsis.
• Jax was initially diagnosed with flu, and the rash was dismissed as a possible heat rash; he was sent home but collapsed and died the next day while being taken back to the hospital by his parents.
• The inquest revealed concerns about the hospital’s handling of Jax’s symptoms, including a cough, fever, and red throat, with his mother stating the rash was never properly addressed or mentioned again.
• The week-long inquest into Jax’s death is ongoing, examining potential misdiagnosis and medical oversight related to streptococcus A infection.