A patient could die every day in hospital due to overcrowding, advocacy group claims

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A patient could die every day in hospital due to overcrowding, advocacy group claims
Wed, 20 Nov, 2019 - 18:40
Digital Desk staff

One person could die a day due to overcrowding in Irish hospitals, according to patient advocacy groups.

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