Young father dies following nine hour wait and misdiagnosis at Cork University Hospital
A 34-year-old father died in agony at Cork University Hospital following a wait of over nine hours in the emergency department . Pat Murphy of Glanmire, Co Cork, succumbed to a ruptured.
Mayo Hospital apologises for the death of patient (72) in High Court settlement
Ms Moyles passed away on 30 December 2017, 11 days after Mayo Hospital admitted her into their care. A settlement has been reached in the Moyles family’s legal battle against the HSE.
Lack of learning and transparency to blame for rising hospital liabilities
The outstanding hospital liabilities for accidents in Ireland will likely surpass 4bn this June when fresh figures are to be published. These accidents include infant injury claims.
Woman dies of internal bleeding after giving birth
The post-mortem of a woman who died in St Lukes Hospital, Kilkenny , hours after giving birth has indicated that she suffered a massive internal haemorrhage.
Childrens spinal surgery review delayed as new cases emerge at Temple Street childrens hospital
The release of an independent review of spinal surgeries at Temple Street Childrens Hospital has been pushed back after 17 new “cases of concern” were identified.
HSE admits significant failings by Portlaoise Hospital
The HSE have admitted that there were significant failings in the care of a mother and her baby in November 2001 at Portlaoise hospital and have admitted that lessons have been learned.
HSE apology after undiagnosed heart defect results in death
Following the tragic death of a two year old girl who died after a hole in the heart went undiagnosed, the Health Service Executive (HSE) has issued an unreserved apology.
Excessive radiation dose
Radiation therapy is a common treatment for cancer. Radiation works by making small breaks in the DNA inside cells, preventing cancer cells from growing and dividing.
University Hospital Kerry patients affected by review
As of this morning, a helpline has opened for worried patients of University Hospital Kerry, who may be worried about scan results amid concerns about patient safety at the hospital.
Hospital waiting lists issue for scoliosis patients in Ireland
Speaking on the ‘RTÉ Investigates’ programme, a woman discussed the suffering endured by both her family and her seven-year old son, who was diagnosed with infantile scoliosis, due.
Misdiagnosis/Delayed diagnosis of hearing loss in children
Research illustrates that detection and intervention is most effective within the first six months of a child’s life in order to minimize the effect that hearing loss.
€51,000 settlement agreed by family of woman who died after trolley fall
A review of care for elderly people in emergency departments has been called for by the family of an 82 year old woman who died after falling from a hospital trolley.
Psychiatric patient mistreatment Ireland
The Mental Health Commission has carried out a focused inspection of the psychiatric unit at the Midlands Regional Hospital in Portlaoise. This followed issues raised following.
Cancer misdiagnosis Wexford General Hospital
Patients who were given the all-clear for bowel cancer have now been diagnosed with the disease. Out of the twelve patients, one patient has since died of the illness.
Portlaoise Hospital apologises to family over death of baby
A couple who lost their baby son when he died at Midlands Regional Hospital nine years ago, have received an apology from the hospital at the High Court recently.
NHS misdiagnoses of giant cell arteritis results in blindness in one eye for patient
Undiagnosed or untreated, Giant Cell Arteritis (GCA) can cause serious problems including permanent vision loss. Headaches are commonplace and most people will get one every now.