HSE apologises to Tipperary woman misdiagnosed on three occasions

The HSE has apologised to a 56-year-old Co Tipperary woman after medics failed to diagnose her breast cancer on three occasions.

HSE apologises to Tipperary woman misdiagnosed on three occasions
Thu, 11 Oct, 2012 - 14:15

The HSE has apologised to a 56-year-old Co Tipperary woman after medics failed to diagnose her breast cancer on three occasions.

Olive Fahey of Rahinch, Littleton, Thurles sued Barringtons Hospital in Limerick, the HSE, and various medical professionals for negligence.

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