'We had a long battle' - Family of mum who died after hospital's 'missed opportunity' to detect her cancer settle case 16 years later

"The family of a woman who died from cervical cancer has settled a High Court action over her death after a hospital acknowledged that there was a missed opportunity to diagnose her illness earlier, which ultimately led to her death."

""People should not have to battle like this," Kevin Fitzpatrick said following the settlement of his protracted legal fight."

A family settled a High Court action after a hospital acknowledged a missed opportunity to diagnose a woman's cervical cancer earlier, which led to her death. The hospital's acknowledgment accepted that a diagnostic chance was overlooked and that earlier detection might have altered the outcome. The settlement concluded a lengthy legal battle by the family seeking accountability. The case highlights the human cost of delayed cancer diagnosis and the importance of timely clinical assessment and follow-up. The resolution may prompt review of diagnostic pathways and hospital procedures to prevent similar tragedies.

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