Hospital heart scanner put on ice because of staff leave
Letterkenny University Hospital in Donegal has suspended its heart scanning service due to staff shortages caused by maternity and other leave. Patients are currently being redirected to facilities in Dublin and Galway for cardiac imaging.
Why it matters
The suspension highlights critical infrastructure and staffing vulnerabilities in regional healthcare systems, directly impacting patient access to life-saving diagnostics.
A vital heart scanning service at Letterkenny University Hospital has been put on hold because of staff going on maternity and other leave.
The report focuses on local service disruption and provides context from hospital management and health authorities.
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