June 4th 2024.
Thomas Gibson was a devoted father-to-be who tragically passed away before he could meet his daughter. He was only 40 years old and had spent every weekend preparing for his daughter's arrival by building furniture for her. However, on the day of his daughter's birth, he was found unresponsive on the couch, just hours before she was born.
His partner, Rebecca Moss, had woken up early for a planned c-section and had tried to wake him up for "baby day." But he didn't respond. When she went over to him, she found him lying in his usual sleeping position, cold and stiff. She immediately called for an ambulance and performed chest compressions until help arrived. Unfortunately, Thomas could not be saved, and their daughter Harper was born without ever meeting her father.
Rebecca was overwhelmed with shock and trauma, especially because she had to perform chest compressions on her partner while being 39 weeks pregnant. Harper was born later that day and is now turning one year old this Friday. However, she will never get to celebrate her birthdays, Christmas mornings, or Father's Day with her father.
Rebecca and Harper now visit Thomas's grave, and they have a special quilt made from his favorite jumpers. Though Harper will grow up knowing her father through stories and pictures, it doesn't change the fact that he should still be here with them.
Thomas's death was a result of a sudden cardiac death, which could have been prevented. He had been suffering from a stomach bug for three weeks, causing cramps and diarrhea. He had visited the hospital 11 days before his death, where a doctor missed the abnormalities in his heart scan. The doctor believed it to be a common finding and did not see the need for further investigation or treatment.
The hospital has admitted to providing negligent medical care to Thomas in the days leading up to his death. The coroner's court heard from a consultant who stated that the ECGs taken were not clear indications of a heart block condition and that such a diagnosis requires experience and nuance.
Thomas's family is devastated by his loss, and they will never get to see him fulfill his role as a father. It serves as a reminder of the importance of proper medical care and the devastating consequences of medical negligence.
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