66-year-old Martin Abbott died on hospital floor in overcrowded emergency department; daughter calls for improvements.

66-year-old Martin Abbott died in University Hospital Limerick's overcrowded emergency department after reportedly lying on the floor for over an hour. His daughter, Ann Marie Abbott, has urged for improvements in hospital operations to prevent similar fatalities. The hospital acknowledged deficits in care provided and an external report recommended 26 measures to address overcrowding. Ann Marie Abbott hopes her father's death will catalyze meaningful change in healthcare practices and management to ensure patient safety.

March 27, 2024
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