There were a number of missed opportunities or ‘ red flags ’ which were not acted upon until it was too late, if diagnosed early enough, sepsis is easily treated with antibiotics but despite recent awareness campaigns, mistakes such as this are still happening. It’s tragic. ’’ The National Health Service( NHS) has reportedly apologized for missing the warning signs and acknowledged that Malec's amputations could’ve been avoided. ( SWNS) The National Health Service( NHS) reportedly has apologized for missing the warning signs, and acknowledged that Malec’s amputations could’ve been avoided.