A&E close to breaking point, warn nurses

MUNSTER’S newest accident and emergency unit is close to breaking point, nurses claimed last night.

A&E close to breaking point, warn nurses

Thirty-seven patients were on trolleys at Cork University Hospital's (CUH) A&E yesterday after a weekend of chronic overcrowding.

One man, who was left on a trolley in a corridor after treatment on Friday evening, remained there yesterday morning.

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