In response to the Thirlwall report on the Lucy Letby case, a retired consultant obstetrician has offered an opinion on what saves babies in neonatal intensive care units. Dr Chris Fitzpatrick, former CEO of Coombe hospital in Dublin, stated that consultant neonatologists, trained neonatal nurses, and appropriately resourced units are the factors that save babies.
Dr Fitzpatrick emphasised that these measures, including consultant neonatologists being immediately available and doing rounds twice daily, are more effective than installing cameras on cots and insulin fridges.