Teen died after acute asthma attack after four cancelled consultant appointments
The family of 15-year-old Killian Burnett has settled a High Court action against Children’s Health Ireland following his death from an asthma attack. The hospital admitted to missed opportunities in managing his care and failing to provide specialist reviews despite numerous emergency presentations.
Why it matters
The case highlights critical systemic failures in pediatric healthcare and the potential consequences of administrative delays in specialist medical services.
The family of Killian Burnett who died after four cancelled consultant appointments. Picture: Collins Courts
The article reports on court proceedings and a hospital's own internal review findings without editorializing.
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