IEThe Irish Times
HSE investigating after video shows dementia patient being ‘disrespected’ on hospital ward
Woman was at University Hospital Limerick after suspected heart attack when footage was taken
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- The Irish Times
- Country
- Ireland
- Source published
- 26 Aug 2026, 20:16 UTC
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- Byline
- David Raleigh
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Woman was at University Hospital Limerick after suspected heart attack when footage was taken
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HSE investigating after video shows dementia patient being ‘disrespected’ on hospital ward
Woman was at University Hospital Limerick after suspected heart attack when footage was taken
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