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Dr Elizabeth Newby, consultant paediatrician, gave extensive Thirlwall Inquiry evidence on the consultants’ 2016 escalation and on the specific sequence that led to her being required to sign an apology letter to Letby.
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Dr Elizabeth Newby, consultant paediatrician, gave extensive Thirlwall Inquiry evidence on the consultants' 2016 escalation, the 'apology letter' sequence, and the specific meetings at which executives treated the consultants' concerns as an HR issue rather than a patient-safety issue.
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Dr Elizabeth Newby, consultant paediatrician, gave extensive Thirlwall Inquiry evidence on the consultants’ 2016 escalation and on the specific sequence that led to her being required to sign an apology letter to Letby.