A boy died of Addison’s Disease because it remained undiagnosed even though he was seen to by a number of doctors. There have been 3 separate police investigations but no charges laid. The parents are pushing for a full public enquiry even though the death occurred in 1990.
Source: summary of medical news story as reported by The Western Mail
About: 14 years after a boy’s death, his parents are still looking for answers
Date: 14 July 2004
Source: The Western Mail
Author: Robin Turner
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