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Coroner Blames Miscommunication in Infant's Tragic Death

3/19/2026

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Gia Lam, a Vietnamese immigrant, died of sepsis three days after birth from an undiagnosed urinary tract infection (UTI).
A western Sydney coroner's court found the UTI could have been diagnosed to save her life.
Lam should have received interpreter services to improve communication with medical staff.
A midwife failed to call an ambulance despite severe pain.
The inquest expressed condolences to Lam's family, who were unaware of the circumstances.

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Story summary

Gia Lam, a Vietnamese immigrant, died of sepsis three days after birth from an undiagnosed urinary tract infection (UTI).
A western Sydney coroner's court found the UTI could have been diagnosed to save her life.
Lam should have received interpreter services to improve communication with medical staff.
A midwife failed to call an ambulance despite severe pain.
The inquest expressed condolences to Lam's family, who were unaware of the circumstances.