Family disappointed inquest into father's death in CUH did not make more recommendations

Dr Patrick Murphy’s family had called for three recommendations

Family members Tracey Murphy, Gary Smith, Keerti Krishnan Murphy, Yvonne Murphy, Willie Murphy and Suzanne Edwards at the inquest this week into the death of Patrick Murphy at the courthouse on Washington Street in Cork. Picture: Dan Linehan

The family of a father-of-one who died in Cork University Hospital (CUH) after a broken CT scanner delayed his diagnosis say they are disappointed that more recommendations called for in his inquest were not adopted.

A broken CT scanner, early misdiagnosis and staff shortages all impacted the care of 34-year-old Dr Patrick Murphy before his death from aortic dissection on September 3, 2021. His wife, Keerti Murphy, and his family has called for learnings from his death — not just in Cork but nationally.