Cancer patient died a day after being admitted to hospital with dehydration

A cancer patient who was admitted to Cavan General Hospital with dehydration died the next day after a “catalogue of errors”, the High Court has heard.

Cancer patient died a day after being admitted to hospital with dehydration
Wed, 12 Feb, 2014 - 00:00
Ann O’Loughlin

The HSE and Cavan General Hospital yesterday apologised to the family of Eileen Brady, a 65-year-old mother of five, for the failings on their part in her care and treatment.

Declan Buckley, for the HSE, read out a statement in court as Ms Brady’s family settled an action for damages.

You have reached your article limit. Already a subscriber? Sign in

Continue reading for €5

Unlock unlimited access and exclusive benefits

CONNECT WITH US TODAY

Whatsapp logo

WHATSAPP

Newsletter logo

NEWSLETTERS

Notification logo

NOTIFICATIONS

Be the first to know the latest news and updates

More in this section

Woman dentist examining smiling child girls teeth with mirror in dental clinic HSE apologises for children in the South-East having to wait seven years for orthodontic service
Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games - Day Ten Olympic gender ban 'discriminatory and not supported by science'
Young frightened driver woman and a man 'Explicit sex talk, aggression, and possibly drunk': Some of the driving instructor complaints made to the RSA
CourtsPlace: TogherPlace: DublinPerson: Eileen BradyPerson: Declan BuckleyPerson: BradyPerson: MartinPerson: Bruce AntoniottiPerson: AntoniottiOrganisation: Cavan General HospitalOrganisation: High CourtOrganisation: HSEOrganisation: Cavan
<p> Picture: Leah Farrell / RollingNews.ie</p>

Homelessness: 'One person told us they have sex with strangers to secure a place to sleep'

READ NOW

Lunchtime News

Newsletter

Keep up with stories of the day with our lunchtime news wrap and important breaking news alerts.

Latest

Most Read

Cookie Policy Privacy Policy Brand Safety FAQ Help Contact Us Terms and Conditions

© Examiner Echo Group Limited