A doctor has been told by the General Medical Council (GMC) that she had a "disregard for patient safety" while working at hospitals in south Wales.

A panel is due to make a decision in the case of Dr Salawati Abdul-Salam.

A disciplinary hearing heard that Dr Abdul-Salam wrongly diagnosed Aleesha Evans, nine months, of Newport, who died of blood poisoning the next day.

Another of the trainee's patients died after being discharged from Cardiff's University Hospital of Wales.

GMC chairman Professor Denis McDevitt said the doctor's behaviour was "careless'".

'These failures demonstrate irresponsible behaviour with elements of wilfulness and overconfidence, and show a disregard for patient safety,' he said.

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