Wolverhampton boy dies during trainee doctor's liver biopsy

A three-year-old boy named Aarav Chopra died from severe bleeding during a hospital biopsy, a coroner revealed. His parents, Kishore and Amrita Chopra, said they spent a year seeking answers about their son's death. The incident occurred at Birmingham Children’s Hospital when a trainee doctor accidentally damaged Aarav’s artery, leading to complications. The coroner, Louise Hunt, stated that Aarav's death was preventable. The couple expressed their heartbreak, saying the outcome confirmed their fears about medical care received by their son. They felt that the hospital did not communicate properly about the trainee's involvement in the procedure. Aarav had undergone a liver transplant a few months earlier, but he suffered complications that required a biopsy. His parents believed this was a chance for a better life. Instead, they faced the tragedy of losing him. The hospital has since apologized and admitted that it did not meet expected care standards. The trust committed to changes aimed at improving patient safety. The trainees involved were said to have been supervised, but the coroner noted that more clarity was needed regarding consent forms. The Chopra family described their son as a brave and joyful child. They highlighted how devastating it was to learn that his death could have been avoided. Their legal team is pursuing a civil case related to the incident.