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HSE probe as patient files found on path

The HSE says an investigation is continuing after confidential patient files were found on a footpath.

HSE probe as patient files found on path

Wed, 30 Sep, 2015 - 01:00

Gerry Hand

The files provided sensitive personal details of 44 patients.

They were found by a man out walking in Drogheda, Co Louth, on Sunday.

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