- Teenage boy died in Victorian hospital after an allergic reaction to hospital food
- The boy died despite hospital staff knowing of his allergies, an inquest has heard
- Louis Tate, 13, died in Frankston Hospital in Victoria on October 23 in 2015
A teenage boy died in a Victorian hospital after an allergic reaction to a mouthful of hospital food, despite staff knowing his allergies, an inquest has been told.
Louis Tate, 13, was admitted to Frankston Hospital, in Victoria’s south, on October 22, 2015 following an asthma attack.
He died the next day after an anaphylactic reaction to the hospital’s breakfast food.
Louis Tate, 13, died after an anaphylactic reaction to the hospital’s breakfast food
Louis’ mother Gabrielle Catan spoke at Tuesday’s opening of an inquest into her son’s tragic death.
‘I thought because he was in hospital, the medical staff would know exactly how to take care of him,’ she said.
The inquest continues.
Louis Tate, 13, was admitted to Frankston Hospital (pictured) on October 22, 2015 following an asthma attack, he died the following day