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Raft of hospital errors exposed
Posted on Jul 20, 2010 - 01:00 AM
BLUNDERS made in hospital emergency departments accounted for the largest number of medical negligence cases settled last year, new figures reveal. Of the 108 compensation claims finalised in 2009, more than 21pc related to incidents in emergency departments, followed closely by obstetrics and then surgery. The State paid out €48m in compensation payments last year but it is predicted this figure could rise to €70m this year ...
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