Vicki and Owen Page were overjoyed when they became parents to twin boys, Olly and Harry, in December 2012 at John Radcliffe Hospital in Oxford. However, their happiness turned to tragedy when Harry died less than 24 hours after a difficult birth. The obstetrician, Dr Ram Mohan, failed to note the traumatic delivery, and her accounts of the event differed from other staff present.
Harry suffered a massive brain injury during birth. Despite efforts from neonatologists and other specialists, he could not be saved. Dr Mohan's notes omitted the severity of the birth, and her version of events contradicted those of two other obstetricians and a midwife who were present. Colleagues described her lack of insight and contrition as 'breathtaking'.
The General Medical Council is investigating Dr Mohan's conduct after Professor Stephen Kennedy, a senior obstetrics expert, raised concerns about her fitness to practise. The Pages say they cannot find closure unless Dr Mohan explains and apologises for her actions.
