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Case notes on a Cornish girl who starved to death were not thorough enough, a paediatric consultant has told an inquest.Case notes on a Cornish girl who starved to death were not thorough enough, a paediatric consultant has told an inquest.
Sophie Waller, of St Dennis, is thought to have had such a severe phobia of dentists that she refused to open her mouth after having eight teeth removed.Sophie Waller, of St Dennis, is thought to have had such a severe phobia of dentists that she refused to open her mouth after having eight teeth removed.
The eight-year-old died in December 2005 of acute renal failure caused by starvation and dehydration.The eight-year-old died in December 2005 of acute renal failure caused by starvation and dehydration.
Medic Graham Taylor told the inquest at Truro her notes were "below standard". Dr Graham Taylor told the inquest at Truro her notes were "below standard".
The paediatric consultant, from the Royal Cornwall Hospital's Trust, told the inquest that note-keeping in the case, and the failure to send out discharge papers to her GP, were below the standard expected at the Royal Cornwall Hospital.The paediatric consultant, from the Royal Cornwall Hospital's Trust, told the inquest that note-keeping in the case, and the failure to send out discharge papers to her GP, were below the standard expected at the Royal Cornwall Hospital.
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However, he added he was not aware of anything in Sophie's care or treatment that specifically contributed to her death.However, he added he was not aware of anything in Sophie's care or treatment that specifically contributed to her death.
Mr Taylor told the inquest he was not directly involved in Sophie's care, but took part in the clinical review of the case. Dr Taylor told the inquest he was not directly involved in Sophie's care, but took part in the clinical review of the case.
The inquest had earlier heard Sophie would not open her mouth after having her milk teeth removed on 9 November and was given a feeding tube on the ward.The inquest had earlier heard Sophie would not open her mouth after having her milk teeth removed on 9 November and was given a feeding tube on the ward.
She was discharged on 17 November and was taken home on the understanding a bed would still be waiting for her in hospital.She was discharged on 17 November and was taken home on the understanding a bed would still be waiting for her in hospital.
Despite attempts to feed her and contact with a psychologist, Sophie's health deteriorated and eventually she could hardly walk.Despite attempts to feed her and contact with a psychologist, Sophie's health deteriorated and eventually she could hardly walk.
She was found dead in her bed at home on 2 December.She was found dead in her bed at home on 2 December.
The inquest is due to continue on Monday.The inquest is due to continue on Monday.