An inquest into the death of an obese child in Newcastle has heard the boy was not referred to the child protection team after being admitted to hospital.
Newcastle Coroner's Court is examining the death of a 10-year-old boy three years ago.
The child suffered from obesity and other health issues.
The court heard the child's case was discussed after he was admitted to Newcastle's John Hunter hospital at a child protection clinical review committee but was not formally referred to the hospital's child protection team.
The hospital's director of social services David McNamara told the court he recommended the child see a dietician and if the parents did not follow though with an appointment, he would consider if a report should be made to the Department of Community Services.
The court heard an appointment was never made but there was no procedure to make sure it happened.
The inquest continues.
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