HSE confirms distressing video circulating online was not filmed at UHL
The HSE Mid West has confirmed that a distressing video circulating online involving an elderly patient was not filmed at University Hospital Limerick. An investigation verified that the footage originated from a different facility and did not involve their staff.
Why it matters
The clarification helps mitigate public alarm and protects the reputation of healthcare institutions from misinformation.
On Sunday HSE Mid West said that investigation has confirmed that the video 'does not show the patient identified in media reports, did not occur in University Hospital Limerick or any HSE Mid West facility, and does not involve a member of UHL or HSE Mid West staff'. File image
HSE Mid West has confirmed a video which was widely circulated on social media showing a distressing interaction between an elderly patient and a health professional was not filmed in its hospitals.
A relative of a woman who was thought to be the patient contacted the media after viewing the footage online. At the time the HSE Mid-West said it was aware of the video, which showed an interaction between a female patient who appeared confused and a health care assistant.
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