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18/10/2013
Actions Of All Staff Involved With Savita Halappanavar To Be Reviewed
A special meeting of the board of the HSE West/North West Hospital Group, which met last night to discuss issues surrounding the Savita Halappanavar case, have ordered a "review of the actions of all staff" involved in her treatment.
It is understood that the review will follow established disciplinary procedures, with sanctions up to and including dismissal being applicable.
The management of University Hospital Galway will carry out the review.
(MH/IT)
It is understood that the review will follow established disciplinary procedures, with sanctions up to and including dismissal being applicable.
The management of University Hospital Galway will carry out the review.
(MH/IT)
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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.
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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.
11 September 2014
Nine Staff Disciplined Over Savita Halappanavar Death
Nine members of staff at University Hospital Galway have faced disciplinary action over the death of Savita Halappanavar, the Health Service Executive (HSE) has confirmed. The HSE said that the disciplinary action included written warnings for some staff and pre-procedural informal counselling with training and mentoring for others.
Nine Staff Disciplined Over Savita Halappanavar Death
Nine members of staff at University Hospital Galway have faced disciplinary action over the death of Savita Halappanavar, the Health Service Executive (HSE) has confirmed. The HSE said that the disciplinary action included written warnings for some staff and pre-procedural informal counselling with training and mentoring for others.
08 April 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.
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.
10 October 2013
'Failure To Provide Basic Care' In Savita Case
A report into the death of Savita Halappanavar and related issues, found there was a failure to provide the most basic elements of care. Mrs Halappanavar, 31, died in a hospital in Ireland in October 2012. Halappanavar was 17-weeks pregnant when she was admitted to hospital.
'Failure To Provide Basic Care' In Savita Case
A report into the death of Savita Halappanavar and related issues, found there was a failure to provide the most basic elements of care. Mrs Halappanavar, 31, died in a hospital in Ireland in October 2012. Halappanavar was 17-weeks pregnant when she was admitted to hospital.
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.
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