NO stone will be left unturned in determining how a Palm Island boy died from viral pneumonia after repeatedly being given antibiotics and being sent home, Queensland's health minister says.
William John Bligh, 9, died in Townsville Hospital on Sunday morning after presenting with flu-like symptoms to a medical centre in the north Queensland city and again several times on nearby Palm Island.
The island's mayor Alf Lacey has called on Queensland Health to conduct a full review into health services in the community.
Townsville Hospital chief executive Julia Squire says the hospital is investigating the child's death.
"I have given the family, community and Palm Island mayor my commitment to review in detail the care of this patient and to share those findings with their family," Ms Squire said.
She has apologised to the child's family and the Palm Island community.
Health Minister Lawrence Springborg says the tragic incident would be thoroughly investigated by the relevant authorities.
Mr Springborg said a review on Palm Island would also be done.
"I can guarantee you that if there has been a failure, that will not only be identified or be exposed, but there will be appropriate action taken to address it," he told reporters in Brisbane on Wednesday.
"We need to be assured that no stone's been left unturned."
However, he said people should not jump to conclusions and should let the investigations take their course.
Mr Springborg also offered his condolences to the boy's family.
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