Hospital apologises to 93-year old woman over fall

High Court heard fall had a life-changing effect on the woman, who now has mobility issues and has had a number of falls since

Woman settled an action against Cavan General Hospital over her fall last year. Picture: Kevin Clancy/ViewPoint

A hospital has apologised to a 93-year old woman for a lapse in care after she suffered a fall in a ward bathroom.

The apology was read out in the High Court as 93-year old Elizabeth Lily McMahon settled an action over the fall at Cavan General Hospital last year.