UK coroner urges government to address critical lack of ME patient care, following 27-year-old Maeve Boothby-O'Neill's death from malnutrition linked to the disease.

A UK coroner has urged the government to address the critical lack of care for severe myalgic encephalomyelitis (ME) patients, following the death of 27-year-old Maeve Boothby-O'Neill from malnutrition linked to the disease. The report highlights the absence of specialist facilities, funding for research, and adequate training for doctors. Maeve's father is calling for urgent action to prevent further tragedies, while health officials have 56 days to respond to the report.

October 07, 2024
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