{"id":188567,"date":"2023-11-06T08:07:27","date_gmt":"2023-11-06T08:07:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/newsneednews.com\/?p=188567"},"modified":"2023-11-06T08:07:27","modified_gmt":"2023-11-06T08:07:27","slug":"girl-two-dies-after-being-misdiagnosed-with-tonsillitis-in-turkey","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/newsneednews.com\/world-news\/girl-two-dies-after-being-misdiagnosed-with-tonsillitis-in-turkey\/","title":{"rendered":"Girl, two, dies after being 'misdiagnosed with tonsillitis' in Turkey"},"content":{"rendered":"
A two-year-old girl died on holiday in Turkey after a doctor twice failed to spot appendicitis which led to fatal sepsis, according to a family friend.<\/p>\n
Isla Sutcliffe, from Jersey, was holidaying alongside her parents and sister when she suddenly fell ill and was treated by a medic at their hotel.<\/p>\n
It is claimed that the ailment was dismissed by the doctor as tonsillitis, despite Isla’s mother’s concern that the little girl was suffering pain in her tummy – not her throat.<\/p>\n
After the youngster’s condition worsened the next day – in which they were due to fly home – her parents Ryan Sutcliffe and Laura Carolan took her to hospital only to be met by the same doctor they had encountered at the hotel.<\/p>\n
Family friends say the clinician insisted Isla was fit to be discharged with Nurofen and travel back to the Channel Islands that night.<\/p>\n
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Isla Sutcliffe, two, from Jersey, was holidaying in Turkey alongside her parents and sister when she suddenly fell ill and was treated by a medic at their hotel<\/p>\n
However, once at the airport, Isla is said to have become gravely ill and was rushed to hospital in an ambulance.<\/p>\n
Family friend Taylor Kearns said: ‘Isla deteriorated drastically resulting in an ambulance having to take her to hospital from the airport, to be told that it was appendicitis and sepsis.<\/p>\n
‘The appendix then ruptured resulting in the unimaginable. The [family] will all be returning back to Jersey shortly.<\/p>\n
‘Isla brought so much joy and laughter into the lives of those who knew her. Her radiant smile and infectious spirit will forever be etched in our hearts.’<\/p>\n
Ms Kearns has now organised a GoFundMe to support the family after Isla’s death, which has amassed over \u00a320,000.\u00a0<\/p>\n
She said: ‘While we cannot ease the emotional burden, we can help alleviate some of the financial stress that comes with such an unexpected loss.<\/p>\n
‘Tragedies like this are unimaginable, and no family should ever have to endure such pain, let alone in a foreign country away from all family & friends, knowing she could have been saved if it weren’t for the poor medical care provided and misdiagnosis.<\/p>\n
‘The purpose of this GoFundMe campaign is to raise funds to assist Laura, Ryan and their family with the travel, funeral & ongoing expenses they are facing during this incredibly difficult time. The last thing we want is for them to worry about financial matters while grieving.<\/p>\n
‘Your generous contribution will make a meaningful difference. Every donation, no matter the size, will go a long way in helping them honor Isla’s memory and give her a dignified farewell. Your support will help the family focus on healing and finding strength in one another.’<\/p>\n
An FCDO spokesperson said: ‘We are assisting the family of a British child who has died in Turkey.’<\/p>\n