A radiographer at Tallaght Hospital was dismissed after a complaint about inappropriate conduct during an X-ray on a teenage patient. A CORU inquiry found him guilty of professional misconduct, leading to conditions on his registration.
A review by the State Claims Agency of maternity claims from 2015-2019 has revealed critical failures in fetal heart monitoring, CTG trace interpretation, and labour induction methods. Advocacy groups, including Safer Births Ireland, have called for an in-depth inquiry as concerns over maternity care persist,
Maternity services at Portiuncula Hospital are under external review after a concerning number of neonatal complications, including cases of hypoxic ischaemic encephalopathy (HIE) and stillbirths. The HSE has appointed an external management team to oversee improvements and ensure patient safety.
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Over a period of four years, a non-consultant hospital doctor prescribed medication to 244 young patients either incorrectly, or at dosages well above those appropriate for their age. Many were diagnosed with ADHD where the appropriate diagnostic process was not followed. Those affected suffered significant harm including daytime sedation, elevated blood pressure and considerable weight gain. The report highlighted very serious issues within the service around lack of supervision, unsafe practices, poor management and a generally chaotic system.
Addressing the Dail, Taoiseach Micheal Martin described the finding of the review as “very, very serious” and “unacceptable “. Mr. Martin has announced that there will be a full audit of all 72 Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services nationwide.
