Cancer patient slams hospital stay as 'treatment for a dog'

A cancer patient, who was reportedly kept on a trolley in a Dublin hospital store room for three nights says the experience was like being treated like a dog.

Cancer patient slams hospital stay as 'treatment for a dog'

A cancer patient, who was reportedly kept on a trolley in a Dublin hospital store room for three nights says the experience was like being treated like a dog.

According to the Irish Daily Mirror, 27-year-old Charlene Lynch, who needed surgery on her foot, was admitted to Connolly Hospital in Blanchardstown on Friday.

But instead of being sent to a post op recovery ward after the procedure, she was put on a trolley in a storage room due to a shortage of beds.

The young mother, who has Hodgkins Lymphoma, was discharged yesterday.

She claimed she was given a curtain to use as bedding, and was not offered anything to eat.

A spokeswoman for Connolly Hospital said they could not comment on individual cases, but added: “Patients may be required to fast post and pre-surgery.”

more courts articles

Man appears in court charged with false imprisonment of woman in van Man appears in court charged with false imprisonment of woman in van
Man in court over alleged false imprisonment of woman Man in court over alleged false imprisonment of woman
Coronation Street actor William Roache (91) given three months to settle tax debt Coronation Street actor William Roache (91) given three months to settle tax debt

More in this section

Government to introduce State contributory pension for carers Government to introduce State contributory pension for carers
Drug death in Cork Prison could be linked to nitazene opiate Drug death in Cork Prison could be linked to nitazene opiate
Four people hospitalised following suspected arson at West Dublin home  Four people hospitalised following suspected arson at West Dublin home 
War_map
Cookie Policy Privacy Policy Brand Safety FAQ Help Contact Us Terms and Conditions

© Examiner Echo Group Limited