Second family embroiled in spinal surgery controversy go to court over medical records

The girl is one of 19 children who were the subject matter of a report on patients with spina bifida who underwent spinal surgery at Temple Street Hospital

They seek the records as they consider what action to take over what they say they have been told was alleged inappropriate surgery performed on the child at Temple Street Hospital.  Photo: Sasko Lazarov/RollingNews.ie

The family of a young girl who underwent spinal surgery at Temple Street Children's Hospital has launched High Court proceedings looking for all of their child’s medical records. This is the second family to go to court over medical records.

The family has brought the action against Children's Health Ireland (CHI) seeking an injunction compelling the handover of all outstanding medical records, documentation and information sought.