Almost 3 years after her death, a full Coroner’s Inquiry will open on 22 July 2024 examining the circumstances surrounding the death of 27-year-old Maeve Boothby O’Neill from severe ME. The two-week Inquiry will look at her ‘care’ at the Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital, delays in palliative care, and the wider lack of understanding in the medical community of ME/CFS. | www.meresearch.org.uk
ME Research UK has welcomed the release by the UK Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) of ‘My full reality: the interim delivery plan on ME/CFS‘. The Department is seeking responses to the plan via an online survey, which you can complete here.| www.meresearch.org.uk
By David Tuller, DrPH UPDATE: Sarah Boothby, Maeve's mum, has commented on this blog. I have posted that comment here. ********** Last Friday, August 9 ...| Virology Blog
With the conclusion of Maeve Boothby O’Neill’s inquest, the NHS must ensure the plight of thousands of other ME suffers is eased by proper care and treatment| www.thetimes.com
The inquest into the events surrounding the death of Maeve Boothby O’Neill on October 3, 2021 is presently being held at Exeter Coroner’s Court, County Hall, Exeter (from 22 July to 2 August 2024 with the Coroner recording her conclusions on 9th August). In summary and to capture the essence of issues regarding the ‘care’ given to those with severe ME and to Maeve in particular, ME Research UK selects quotes from each day’s proceedings and provides links to newspaper and media reports.| www.meresearch.org.uk
The inquest into the events surrounding the death of Maeve Boothby O’Neill on October 3, 2021 is presently being held at Exeter Coroner’s Court, County Hall, Exeter (from 22 July to 2 August 2024). In summary and to capture the essence of issues regarding the ‘care’ given to those with severe ME and to Maeve in particular, ME Research UK selects quotes from each day’s proceedings and provides links to newspaper and media reports. The Inquest will be adjourned on 2nd August and rec...| www.meresearch.org.uk
Maeve Boothby-O’Neill was being treated at the Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital before she died at home| The Independent
During the fortnight-long proceedings at Exeter Coroner’s Court, assistant Coroner Deborah Archer has presided over a hearing which has proven to be highly emotional for all concerned, but also focused the attention of the media and the medical profession on the ‘care’ provided to those with severe ME, specifically by the Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital but also by NHS England generally.| www.meresearch.org.uk
By David Tuller, DrPH On Friday, Deborah Archer, the coroner in the inquest into the death of Maeve Boothby O’Neill, issued her factual findings. The bottom ...| Virology Blog
