In the same period, 195 people died on ED trolleys in University Hospital Galway, 150 in Sligo University Hospital, 117 in Mayo University Hospital, 108 in Letterkenny, and 72 in Portiuncula...patients deemed unwell enough to be admitted and died on a trolley while awaiting a bed.
The majority of patients triaged as highest category (P1 and P2) with life-threatening illnesses or end-of-life conditions...figures were presented at a regional health forum.
CEO of UL Hospitals Group, Colette Cowan, mentioned a single-room pathway in ED for seriously ill patients, along with a Patient Advocacy Liaison Service and bereavement room.
Councillor Murphy stressed the need for changes to reduce the high number of deaths on ED trolleys, recognizing the traumatic experiences for families and friends.
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