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Hospital apologises to businessman over error in interpreting late wife's ultrasound
Summary
In a High Court settlement, St James Hospital apologised to Barry Comer for misinterpreting two ultrasound scans of his late wife, Lyndsey Comer, who died of cancer in 2017. The hospital admitted the scans in October 2015 and January 2016 were incorrectly read as a possible muscle bleed, leading to a delayed cancer diagnosis. The settlement included a €25,000 payment, coverage of legal costs, and a commitment to review procedures to prevent recurrence. The court heard the CEO's apology and the judge noted the case was "sad" and "difficult." Mr Comer, a businessman and Gaelic footballer, expressed relief that the matter was resolved and emphasised the importance of accurate medical assessment. The hospital denied that earlier diagnosis would have altered the outcome.
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What: Report matter: Hospital apologises to businessman over error in interpreting late wife's ultrasound. Procedural stage: hearing_or_decision
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- August 2017 Incident
- October 2015 Other
- January 2016 Other
- February 2016 Other
- March 2016 Other
- 2022-04-28 Publication
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