Dr Chandra Gounder

GP’s anger over hospital death of child patient

A GP at the centre of a case that resulted in the death of a child patient in hospital – despite her correct diagnosis of a ruptured appendix – has spoken of her frustration over the tragedy. Speaking to MO after a NSW Coroner’s Court finding on the 2009 case, Dr Chandra Gounder said she believed communication breakdowns and pressure on GPs had led to the death of eight-yearold Jacob Belim. She had been angered when told by Jacob’s father that his son had died following delayed surgery, 12½ hours after she had diagnosed the boy and ...