Why Listening To New Mothers Birth Experience Is So Important
Niamh Ní Mhurchú is Joint Managing Partner at Callan Tansey Solicitors, an experienced Medical Neglignece specialist and a mother of four children. Here she discusses the importance of listening to new mothers, hearing about their birth experience, and learning from their stories to help improve outcomes. In my work as a Medical Negligence solicitor I […]
Inquest Into Woman’s Death Due To Penicillin Allergy
An inquest was held into the death of Mrs. Patricia Bewick at Tralee Circuit Court on July 14th 2022. Mrs. Bewick, from Tarbert, Co. Kerry was a much loved mother and grandmother who had a penicillin allergy. She died in University Hospital Kerry on the July 17th 2019, shortly after taking penicillin prescribed at her […]
Medical Negligence Case From 46 Years Ago Settled
The High Court has approved a settlement of €850,000 against the HSE over the circumstances of the birth, 46 years ago, of a woman with Cerebral Palsy. Paula Corcoran from Sligo was born in Galway Regional Hospital in 1976. It is believed to be the first medical negligence case to deal with events from more […]
Why We Need The Provisions Of The Patient Safety Bill (2019)
None of us expect to be harmed as a patient in healthcare. Yet in Ireland as many as 1 in 8 patients suffer harm while using using healthcare services. Here our Johan Verbruggen addresses queries he has received about the Patient Safety Bill(2019), which is currently before the Dail.
Medical Negligence Claims for Cancer Misdiagnosis or Late Diagnosis
We represent many clients who have had a cancer misdiagnosis or late diagnosis. A cancer diagnosis can cause upset, stress and anxiety to the patient and their loved ones. A misdiagnosis or late diagnosis of cancer can lead to even more distress, and feelings of anger, blame, mistrust and resentment. To improve patient outcomes it […]
Medical Inquests: A New Book
Two of the Partners in the Callan Tansey Solicitors Medical Negligence Department, Roger Murray and David O’Malley, recently published a book “Medical Inquests” . The book deals extensively with Coroner’s Court and practice and procedure at inquests. It also co-written by award winning author and barrister Doireann O’Mahony. The authors have considerable experience of, and […]
Periodic Payment Order: Plaintiffs Need A Workable Solution
The requirement for plaintiffs in catastrophic injuries cases to return to court time and time again seeking interim payments is cruel and unfair according to David O’Malley, Partner at Callan Tansey Solicitors. This could be avoided if legislation was amended to provide a workable Periodic Payment Order. Speaking at the third interim payment for Ruby […]
Women’s Health: The Impact of Delayed and Missed Diagnosis
A recent study has found that women’s health concerns are often blamed on emotion, stress, age, hormones and even their imagination. This gender bias and ‘medical gaslighting’ is leading to delayed and missed diagnosis for women across Ireland. The article below looks at the negative impact of gender bias on medical patients who are her […]
Inquest into death of Sally Maaz at Mayo University Hospital
The inquest into the death of Sally Maaz, at Mayo University Hospital concluded on Monday 11th April 2022 at Swinford Courthouse Co. Mayo. Mr Johan Verbruggen represented the Maaz family, putting the family’s questions to the hospital witnesses and making lengthy legal submissions as to the verdict and recommendations that would be appropriate. Sally was […]
Inquest into death of Patient at Mayo University Hospital
An Inquest opened in Swinford Co. Mayo on 22nd February 2022 into the death of John Carolan at Mayo University Hospital. Mr. Pat O’Conor, Coroner, adjourned his verdict to allow him time to consider the evidence of the inquest. On 21st March 2022 he returned a verdict that the deceased died of natural causes with […]