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IHCA: Doctor at centre of spinal surgery scandal acted 'with good intent'
2025-05-05 16:45:04| Spiritual Career Counseling
The Irish Hospital Consultants Association (IHCA) has defended the surgeon at the centre of the spinal care controversy, saying he was acting with good intent and in the absence of effective structures.A report from health watchdog Hiqa earlier this week found children were not protected from harm at CHI, referring to use of non-medical grade springs during three spinal surgeries.The IHCA said it recognised the deep distress and hurt caused to the three children and their families in this situation.However it said serious system-wide governance failures across CHI showed consultants were working under intense pressure with high patient care needs and workloads with inadequate support".It is within this environment that a surgeon, acting with good intent and in the absence of effective structures, endeavoured to provide innovative care to children."As indicated by the Hiqa report, at the time the surgeon believed the devices to be medical-grade stainless steel.The IHCA blamed ...
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2025-05-05 15:45:03| Spiritual Career Counseling
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