Health
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HSE audit finds sustained failure to meet children's disability assessment deadlines
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The HSE admitted that an ultrasound assessment at Wexford General Hospital fell below the expected standard of care, leading to a €1m settlement for a two-year-old child living on 'borrowed time'. The case will return to court in 2029, indicating ongoing legal proceedings. This highlights systemic medical negligence concerns in Irish healthcare.
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