Galway Bay FM News Archives
CORONER RAISES QUESTIONS OVER RETROSPECTIVE NOTES IN MEDICAL RECORDS
Date Published: 10-Apr-2013
Cross-examination of consultant obstetrician Dr Katherine Astbury has now concluded.
Galway bay fm reports day three of the inquest resumed at 2pm where the consultant’s legal representative Eileen Barrington continued her earlier questions.
Eileen Barrington earlier referred to medical council guidelines and a paragraph which she said states that abortion is illegal in Ireland except when there is a real and substantial risk to the mother.
She explained this was on the balance of probability of 51% where there is a risk to the life, as opposed to the health,of the mother.
In this afternoon’s session the coroner raised concern about retrospective notes in medical records.
He asked if it was a good idea to have everybody working in the same document and added that if nurses had their own document , there would be no need to write retrospective notes.
Dr. Astbury said it’s to allow continuity so that you can see what is happening with the patient.
The coroner said it was very difficult to follow and when he asked the consultant could she see a failing, she said ‘yes’.
HSE Senior Counsel for the HSE Declan Buckely said he understands it’s so that all the care is in one book.
The consultant has now concluded her statement evidence.
Date Published: 07-May-2013
Galway has a population of young people which is more than twice the national average.
According to information gathered by the Central Statistics Office, Galway’s population of 20 to 24 year olds is more than twice the national average.
The number of 25-34 year olds in Galway is also more than the norm nationally, with the two main colleges thought to be the main reason.
However immigration in Galway is much higher than in other areas at 19.4 percent, compared to the national average of 12 percent.
Date Published: 07-May-2013
A city councillor is encouraging people to donate goods directly to charity shops.
It follows allegations of thefts from clothes banks in Galway and across the country in recent months.
However, cameras are in place at some clothes banks and surveillance is carried out by local authorities.
Speaking on Galway Talks, Councillor Neil McNeilis said the problem of theft from clothes banks is widespread.
Date Published: 07-May-2013
A park ‘n’ ride scheme from Carnmore into Galway city could become a permanent service if there is public demand.
That’s according to the Chief Executive of Galway Chamber of Commerce, Michael Coyle.
The pilot scheme will begin at 7.20 next Monday morning, May 13th.
Motorists will be able to park cars at the airport carpark in Carnmore and avail of a bus transfer to Forster Street in the city.
Buses will depart every 20 minutes at peak times and every 30 minutes at offpeak times throughout the day, at a cost of 2 euro per journey.
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