"The review by the State Claims Agency details compensation payouts of more than €11.2 million to injured patients or their relatives, highlighting the severe impact of diagnostic errors."
"Overcrowded and under-pressure hospital emergency departments have been the scene of a string of compensation claims over five years, revealing the toll on patient care."
A review by the State Claims Agency reveals the significant human and financial costs associated with the hospital trolley crisis. Compensation payouts exceeding €11.2 million have been made to patients or their families due to failures in emergency care, particularly related to diagnostic errors. The report highlights that most claims stem from overcrowded and under-pressure emergency departments, with a notable number involving incorrect diagnoses of serious illnesses.
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