Go offline with the Player FM app!
'Devastating' Spinal Surgeries Report Finds Children Not Protected From Risk
Manage episode 475874347 series 1376029
An independent review into the use of unapproved metal springs in paediatric spinal surgeries has found that "children were left unprotected from risk of harm".
The report by the Health Information and Quality Authority found there was inadequate oversight within Children's Health Ireland and that families could not give informed consent to procedures using these devices due to a lack of information.
Former director general of the HSE Tony O'Brien joins The Last Word to discuss the findings of the report.
Hear the full conversation by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.
6328 episodes
Manage episode 475874347 series 1376029
An independent review into the use of unapproved metal springs in paediatric spinal surgeries has found that "children were left unprotected from risk of harm".
The report by the Health Information and Quality Authority found there was inadequate oversight within Children's Health Ireland and that families could not give informed consent to procedures using these devices due to a lack of information.
Former director general of the HSE Tony O'Brien joins The Last Word to discuss the findings of the report.
Hear the full conversation by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.
6328 episodes
All episodes
×Welcome to Player FM!
Player FM is scanning the web for high-quality podcasts for you to enjoy right now. It's the best podcast app and works on Android, iPhone, and the web. Signup to sync subscriptions across devices.