My son was admitted to hospital late November last year and was diagnosed with sepsis. He had spoken to several doctors via 111 explaining his symptoms which were getting worse with each phone call. Not one mentioned or suspected sepsis. Eventually he was seen by his gp who referred him to A&E. He was so poorly on arrival at hospital we feared we would lose him. Thankfully the hospital took urgent action and he is now on the long road to recovery.

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