Cervical ‘Smear’ Screening

Cervical ‘Smear’ Screening

The recent scandal in 2018 uncovered that the HSE in Ireland failed to accurately diagnose cervical cancer in over 200 women.

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The Cervical Check Programme was launched by the Health Service Executive (HSE) in 2008 whereby women between the ages of 25 and 60 were invited for annual cervical smear tests which were aimed at identifying pre-cancerous cells and ultimately reducing the number of potential cervical cancer patients in Ireland. The HSE unfortunately failed to diagnose and treat thousands of women by way of incorrect interpretation and reading of cervical smear results.

At P.A. Duffy, we specialise in representing clients who have suffered medical negligence. Our expert team ensures the highest quality service to acquire the appropriate level of compensation based on your case. We pride ourselves on providing excellent client care and utilising our experience to provide expert legal advice. 

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I think I have a case – how long do I have to initiate a claim?

In the Republic of Ireland, you have a two year statutory timeframe from the date of incident to bring a case in medical negligence. For minors, the statutory timeframe begins on their 18th birthday.

What will I receive compensation for in a case of this nature?

Compensation will be awarded based on your current condition and prognosis as well as the extent of the injury suffered. Usually, compensation is awarded for example for psychiatric injury, physical injury, prolonged stay in hospital, requirement of further surgery, loss of amenity and reduction in quality of life and care costs.

How long will my case take to resolve?

Medical negligence cases are complex and require input from several different medical experts and advice from legal Counsel. A realistic timeframe for a medical negligence case would be ranging from two to four years.

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