Medical Negligence and Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services

A proposed investigation into Child and Mental Health services raises medical negligence issues.  The presented question is whether we are again facing a failure by our Health services to follow an acceptable standard of care in providing mental health care to our children and adolescents. The Mental Health Commission (MHC) will conduct an independent review
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Surrogacy in Ireland What You Need To Know

Surrogacy – What Is The Law In Ireland?

Gillian O’Mahony looks at the issue of surrogacy in Ireland and looks at the issues that you need to know in this blog and accompanying podcast. What is surrogacy? Surrogacy is where a woman becomes pregnant with the intention of handing over the child to someone else after giving birth. Surrogacy is a way for
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Are Irish Children Affected by Magec System Model X rod recall? Lynch Solicitors

Are Irish Children Affected By Scoliosis Spinal Rod Recall?

On the 13th of February last, US manufacturer NuVasive issued a Product Recall of  the Magec System Model X rod and as a result, an audit is underway to identify Irish children with severe scoliosis who were fitted with a particular type of titanium spinal support rod, which may now need to be removed.
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Vaginal mesh controversy – What to do if you’ve been affected

What is a vaginal mesh implant? Meshes are used to treat stress incontinence, a condition that can lead to women leaking from their bladder when doing impact activities such as running and jumping, or when sneezing or coughing. The condition is very common in women after childbirth and at the menopause. The meshes are also
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