Johan Verbruggen: It’s time for “Vicky’s Law”
We have reached a watershed moment in the history of this country’s health system. The tragic circumstances of Vicky Phelan’s diagnosis with cervical cancer are becoming more disturbing, as new information is revealed.
‘He only had two days in this world, no words can express my grief’
A woman who lost her newborn son weeks after her husband died suddenly has settled her case with the HSE.
High Court Action Settlement against HSE
The parents of a 9 year old boy with cerebral palsy who settled a High Court Action against the HSE have urged the State to settle such cases early.
€5m settlement over birth of Sligo boy
The settlement for Kyle Carpenter, who has cerebral palsy, was made without an admission of liability. It was achieved through mediation and was approved by the High Court.
David O’Malley on MidWest Radio seeking Campaign for Candour in HSE
Solicitor David O’Malley joined MidWest Radio on the Tommy Marren Show to discuss the issue of candour and how the HSE …
High Court approves further €1m for girl, 12, with cerebral palsy
Ruby has diskinetic cerebral palsy and will require lifelong care. She suffered her injuries as a result of her mother not being referred to hospital
Verdict of medical misadventure over baby’s death in 2015
Coroner Dr Myra Cullinane said there had been a lack of clarity regarding who was responsible for observing and monitoring baby Stevie’s mother, Sandra Cullivan
Medical errors causing 1,000 deaths a year, conference told
An estimated 1,000 unnecessary deaths are caused every year in Ireland by medical error, while up to 160,000 hospitals users are injured ..
Girl left severely brain damaged awarded €2.6m
The HSE apologised today to a 6-year-old girl with cerebral palsy over the failings in her care after her birth at University College Hospital, Galway.
HSE apologises over death of baby
Grace McFadden, it was claimed, suffered a brain injury and had cerebral palsy, and died on Mother’s Day 2009.