Legal Proceedings

Wednesday, 3 May 2017

Questions (244)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin

Question:

244. Deputy Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin asked the Minister for Health the number of legal actions alleging misdiagnosis currently being taken against the HSE western division; the way in which cases are recorded in data; if such data is made available to the public; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21006/17]

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Written answers

Minister for Health

There are 50 claims alleging misdiagnosis under active management by the State Claims Agency with respect to the HSE Western Division. Claims are reported using the “National Incident Management System”. This is hosted by the State Claims Agency for the HSE and other Healthcare enterprises and delegated State Authorities. A claim refers to notification of intention to seek compensation for personal injury where negligence is alleged. The management of clinical negligence claims arising from the diagnosis, treatment and care of patients in public health care enterprises is delegated to the State Claims Agency which has a statutory mandate to investigate and manage these cases to completion.