A sheriff has ruled that the death of three-year-old Archie Donald at Glasgow’s Royal Hospital for Children might realistically have been avoided. The Fatal Accident Inquiry heard that Archie died on 20 November 2019 after developing a serious infection. Reporting across outlets says the court focused on what happened following earlier blood tests, which were described as showing indications of a potential infection. The inquiry also cited missed blood test results and wider care failings as key factors. One source states that the child suffered a heart attack, occurring in the context of the infection, and that this followed a period in which blood tests had signalled concern but were not acted on in time or properly. The sheriff’s findings indicate that, had relevant information from the tests been identified and appropriate steps taken, Archie’s deterioration and death may have been prevented. The rulings are presented as conclusions from the inquiry into the circumstances surrounding the child’s death, rather than a statement on criminal responsibility.