By David Tuller, DrPH Last Thursday, both of Maeve Boothby O'Neill's parents testified at the inquest into her 2021 death from ME-related complica ...| Virology Blog
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
“Maeve and her family were forced to battle the disease alongside the healthcare system which repeatedly misunderstood and dismissed her.”| www.meresearch.org.uk
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
