'My boy could 100pc travel for spinal surgery but we have never been offered the choice', says mum of teen left on waiting list once again
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Darragh Cahill, currently 16 years old, has been waiting for surgery for eight months. In November 2017, Crumlin Children's Hospital apologized to him for a previous 15-month wait for spinal surgery when he was seven. He became widely recognized after his appearance on an RTÉ Prime Time Investigates program called Living on the List in February prior to his previous surgery wait. His situation underscores ongoing challenges in accessing timely healthcare services in Ireland.
Darragh Cahill, who is now 16, has been on the surgery waiting list for eight months, highlighting ongoing issues in healthcare accessibility.
In November 2017, Crumlin Children's Hospital issued an apology to Darragh after he had waited 15 months for spinal surgery.
Darragh gained national attention at just seven years old when he appeared on an RTÉ Prime Time Investigates program called Living on the List.
The delay in Darragh's surgery reflects persistent challenges faced by patients in the healthcare system, raising concerns about timely medical interventions.
Read at Independent
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