Figures emerge amid increased scrutiny of hospital’s safety record following Aoife Johnston case
Aoife Johnston
Stories related to Aoife Johnston, the 16-year-old girl who died at University Hospital Limerick following a failure in her care in December 2022
Increased overcrowding at UHL, despite increased staff and budget, has been a source of controversy
Hiqa says that despite improvements patients in emergency department of UHL are still at risk of harm
Minister ‘taken aback’ by testimony at Aoife Johnston inquest on conditions at UHL’s emergency department
The inquest into the 16-year-old’s death in December 2022 heard harrowing details of an emergency department that simply could not function
Aoife Johnston death: ‘Only a matter of time before there is another tragedy’ at UHL, warns local GP
Dr Yvonne Williams of Shannon Medical Centre said that trust in the emergency department at University Hospital Limerick had been eroded
Tragic death of 16-year-old Aoife Johnston by medical misadventure comes amid other concerning cases and warnings from campaigners
Verdict of medical misadventure recorded for 16-year-old who died of “treatable” illness
Verdict of medical misadventure recorded over death of 16-year-old at University Hospital Limerick
16-year-old girl ‘had no chance’ when she presented at the hospital due to overcrowded and ‘dangerous’ conditions, says emergency medicine consultant
Consultant microbiologist said a different outcome was ‘highly likely’ if treatment was given in appropriate manner
Parents of 16-year-old girl who died at University Hospital Limerick following a failure in her care give evidence
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