Eight CUH doctors demand HSE action to mitigate 'risk of preventable paediatric deaths'

Tensions between doctors at Cork University Hospital (CUH) and the new regional management for Cork and Kerry have spilt over in a letter to the head of the HSE as they call for construction and extra staffing, while the HSE faces budget controls.

The stark letter from eight clinical directors is critical of shortages in children’s care and outpatient plans, as well as the impact of phasing out insourcing practices. The letter is signed by 

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