Tallaght Hospital apologises after patient choked on meat despite supervised diet order

A patient at Tallaght Hospital in Dublin choked on a large piece of meat on April 19, 2024, despite being prescribed a supervised bite-sized diet, and subsequently spent two weeks in intensive care. The hospital has issued an apology, indicating a potential lapse in care. This incident highlights patient-safety risks in clinical settings, though it is a single case with no broader systemic implications confirmed.

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