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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
Almost 240 patients died in UHL emergency department over past five years
Figures emerge amid increased scrutiny of hospital’s safety record following Aoife Johnston case
University Hospital Limerick overcrowding: Review to consider if second midwest ED needed
Increased overcrowding at UHL, despite increased staff and budget, has been a source of controversy
Patients in University Hospital Limerick face ‘significant risks’, says watchdog
Hiqa says that despite improvements patients in emergency department of UHL are still at risk of harm
Stephen Donnelly: closing of hospital emergency services in midwest ‘not done correctly’
Minister ‘taken aback’ by testimony at Aoife Johnston inquest on conditions at UHL’s emergency department
Death of Aoife Johnston: what does her inquest tell us about the state of University Hospital Limerick?
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
Failings highlighted during Aoife Johnston inquest are an indictment of the health service
Tragic death of 16-year-old Aoife Johnston by medical misadventure comes amid other concerning cases and warnings from campaigners
Systemic failures at University Hospital Limerick led to death of Aoife Johnston, says coroner
Verdict of medical misadventure recorded for 16-year-old who died of “treatable” illness
‘More people are going to die in that hospital’: Aoife Johnston’s parents call for action after inquest verdict
Verdict of medical misadventure recorded over death of 16-year-old at University Hospital Limerick
Aoife Johnston inquest: Limerick hospital ‘like a death trap’ on weekend teen sought help
16-year-old girl ‘had no chance’ when she presented at the hospital due to overcrowded and ‘dangerous’ conditions, says emergency medicine consultant
Aoife Johnston inquest: Teenager’s death could have been prevented by timely antibiotics, consultant says
Consultant microbiologist said a different outcome was ‘highly likely’ if treatment was given in appropriate manner
Aoife Johnston inquest: ‘We watched our daughter die – I wouldn’t wish it on anyone’
Parents of 16-year-old girl who died at University Hospital Limerick following a failure in her care give evidence
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