Maeve Boothby O'Neill, a victim of myalgic encephalomyelitis/chronic fatigue syndrome, suffered due to a culture of disbelief in the health service, ultimately leading to her tragic death.
The inquest revealed that Maeve was provided with inappropriate treatments due to a pervasive outdated understanding of ME/CFS as a predominantly psychological disorder, leading to severe consequences.
Dr. William Weir, a consultant in ME, noted that many healthcare staff persisted in seeing ME/CFS through a psychological lens, rather than acknowledging its physiological basis, complicating patient care.
The coroner underscored that the current health provisions for patients with severe ME/CFS are virtually nonexistent, showcasing a systemic failure in addressing the urgent needs of these individuals.
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