The heartbreak of losing a child is unimaginable. Yet, for several families who depended on Portiuncula University Hospital’s Maternity Services in Galway between 2008 and 2014, this became a devastating reality. A detailed review into the hospital’s practices has uncovered multiple failures, ranging from poor communication to staffing shortages, which significantly impacted care outcomes. For […]
Significant changes in the area of medical negligence law are underway. Rachael O’Shaughnessy takes a look at changes in the statute of limitations and the date of knowledge.
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The tragic case of Caoimhe Mulcair, an infant who lived just 39 minutes, has reignited discussions around medical misadventure, hospital accountability, and the rights of grieving families. After years of delays, a jury at Limerick Coroner’s Court finally delivered a verdict of medical misadventure, providing a bittersweet sense of closure for the Mulcair family, whose
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Cerebral palsy (CP), often causing lifelong challenges, is one of the most common causes of childhood physical disabilities. Ensuring the best healthcare practices for individuals living with CP is a priority worldwide. By closely studying the extensive research from the Northern Ireland Cerebral Palsy Register (NICPR), Ireland has an opportunity to improve support and refine
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