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Child safety officer incorrectly assessed Elizabeth Struhs as ‘safe’ day after she was admitted to hospital in coma

A Queensland coronial inquest heard evidence on Tuesday from one of the two child safety officers who ultimately decided to return the then six-year-old…

Image accompanying the story: Child safety officer incorrectly assessed Elizabeth Struhs as ‘safe’ day after she was admitted to hospital in coma
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According to The Guardian, a Queensland coronial inquest heard evidence on Tuesday from one of the two child safety officers who ultimately decided to return the then six-year-old type 1 diabetic to the care of her parents at…

This health story centres on the United Kingdom. Names and organisations mentioned in the coverage include Elizabeth Struhs and Queensland.

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United Kingdom · Europe
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Elizabeth Struhs, Queensland
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