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Irish Mirror
Irish Mirror
National
Sophie Collins

Top Irish doctor says it's likely patients have 'died as a result of avoidable delays' amid hospital crisis

A top doctor based in Ireland has said that it is likely patients have already died as a result of the chaos being experienced across hospitals nationwide in recent weeks.

Dr. Matthew Sadlier, Chairman of the Consultant Committee of the IMO, issued a statement about the ongoing crisis conditions in hospitals and is pleading with the government to take action before things escalate further.

He confirmed: “There is a very real likelihood that some patients will have died as a result of avoidable delays in the system in recent weeks.

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