I continued with the confirmation and dispatch times, making clear that the original alert went out once the address was established and the 8:13 radio exchange carried the fuller clinical and safety information.

Derek said children said things when frightened.

“Yes,” the chair said.

“That is why the original wording is being preserved rather than rewritten by anyone here.”

I had not been asked to offer a theory of who caused Mia’s pain.

I stated that no adult was supplying an account over her during the call and that she did not give me an injury mechanism.

The mother held her pen between both hands.