28/11/2012

HSE To Investigate Baby Death At Cavan Hospital

HSE is to carry out an investigation into the death of a baby who was born at Cavan General Hospital last week.

The boy, who was delivered by Cesarean section last Thursday, was transferred to a neo-natal unit in Dublin for treatment, where he later died.

The HSE has offered to support the childs parents.

A clinical review is being planned into the case.

(CD/GK)


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