€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.
Opthalmic surgery errors
A cataract impedes light getting from one side of the lens to the other and become more likely as a person ages. Cataract surgery is primarily performed using phacoemulsification.
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.
Medtronic recalls nearly 97,000 insync III pacemakers due to battery issue
When people refer to a pacemaker, they are actually discussing a pacing system: a pacemaker, a pacing lead or leads, and a programmer. Two parts are placed inside the body.
Off Label Prescribing of Prescription Medication
Medication is prescribed on a daily basis, in every GP surgery, every pharmacy in routine fashion. However, what patients may not be aware of, is the practice of off label.
Allegations of abuse in former HSE funded facilities
The Dail Public Accounts Committee (PAC) has asked the Department of Health to look into every aspect of allegations, that up to 40 vulnerable children were placed at risk of abuse.
Negligent misdiagnosis of a blighted ovum
Unfortunately, miscarriages and blighted ova are still being misdiagnosed in Irish hospitals and patients may have a claim for clinical negligence against the hospitals and consultants.
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.
Retained placenta health issues
If the placenta is not delivered within 30 (thirty) to 60 (sixty) minutes after childbirth, it is known as retained placenta. A Placenta is derived from both maternal and foetal tissue.
Increased claims against private hospital consultants
Increased claims against private hospital consultants, the cost to them and the residual cost to the public purse. The Health Service Executive has indicated that it expects an over-run.
The Holloway case decision of the London County Court may be an eye opener for those who are dealing with the negative effects of laser eye surgery in Ireland
The Holloway case decision of the London County Court may be an eye opener for those who are dealing with the negative effects of Laser Eye Surgery in Ireland.