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08/04/2013
Savita Halappanavar Inquest Begins
The inquest into the death of Savita Halappanavar is to resume in Galway today.
Savita, an Indian dentist, died from blood poisoning on 28 October last year after doctors at the University College Hospital Galway refused to terminate her 17-week long pregnancy.
Her husband, Praveen Halappanavar, has voiced his catalogue of concerns over the care given to his wife.
Expert witnesses as well as staff at the hospital will give evidence.
The inquest is expected to last at least a week.
(CD)
Savita, an Indian dentist, died from blood poisoning on 28 October last year after doctors at the University College Hospital Galway refused to terminate her 17-week long pregnancy.
Her husband, Praveen Halappanavar, has voiced his catalogue of concerns over the care given to his wife.
Expert witnesses as well as staff at the hospital will give evidence.
The inquest is expected to last at least a week.
(CD)
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08 January 2013
Date Confirmed For Savita Halappanavar Inquest
A date has been confirmed for the coroner's inquest into the death of Savita Halappanavar at Galway University Hospital last October. It is to open on 18th January and the full inquest is believed to last about a week in March. The inquest will take place at Galway courthouse.
Date Confirmed For Savita Halappanavar Inquest
A date has been confirmed for the coroner's inquest into the death of Savita Halappanavar at Galway University Hospital last October. It is to open on 18th January and the full inquest is believed to last about a week in March. The inquest will take place at Galway courthouse.
12 April 2013
Expert Witness Highlights Key Failings In Savita Halappanavar's Care
At the ongoing inquest into the death of Savita Halappanavar, an expert witness has identified shortcomings in her treatment while at Galway University Hospital as her condition deteriorated.
Expert Witness Highlights Key Failings In Savita Halappanavar's Care
At the ongoing inquest into the death of Savita Halappanavar, an expert witness has identified shortcomings in her treatment while at Galway University Hospital as her condition deteriorated.
19 April 2013
Medical Misadventure Verdict Returned At Savita Halappanavar Inquest
The jury at the inquest into the death of Savita Halappanavar has returned a unanimous verdict of death by medical misadventure, after two hours and 40 minutes of deliberations. They also endorsed the nine recommendations made by coroner Dr Ciaran MacLoughlin.
Medical Misadventure Verdict Returned At Savita Halappanavar Inquest
The jury at the inquest into the death of Savita Halappanavar has returned a unanimous verdict of death by medical misadventure, after two hours and 40 minutes of deliberations. They also endorsed the nine recommendations made by coroner Dr Ciaran MacLoughlin.
18 April 2013
Savita Halappanavar Inquest Hears Post-Mortem Details
The inquest into the death of Savita Halappanavar has heard details from her post-mortem, as the last witnesses gave their evidence. The cause of Mrs Halappanavar's death was recorded as septic shock, E coli in her bloodstream and a miscarriage at 17 weeks, pathologist Professor Grace Callagy told the inquest.
Savita Halappanavar Inquest Hears Post-Mortem Details
The inquest into the death of Savita Halappanavar has heard details from her post-mortem, as the last witnesses gave their evidence. The cause of Mrs Halappanavar's death was recorded as septic shock, E coli in her bloodstream and a miscarriage at 17 weeks, pathologist Professor Grace Callagy told the inquest.
18 January 2013
Savita Halappanavar Inquest Begins Today
Coroner Dr Ciaran McLoughlin will today lead the inquest into the death of Savita Halappanavar, who died at Galway University Hospital on October 28 last year. Mrs Halappanavar was 17 weeks pregnant and having a miscarriage when she attended the hospital on October 21.
Savita Halappanavar Inquest Begins Today
Coroner Dr Ciaran McLoughlin will today lead the inquest into the death of Savita Halappanavar, who died at Galway University Hospital on October 28 last year. Mrs Halappanavar was 17 weeks pregnant and having a miscarriage when she attended the hospital on October 21.
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