Leona Macken, a 38-year-old mother of two, has taken legal action against the HSE and the National Screening Service due to failures in the reporting of her cervical smear tests from 2016 and 2020. These tests were erroneously reported as negative, resulting in her cancer remaining untreated and spreading until her diagnosis in 2023. The High Court acknowledged these significant failings, leading to an apology from the health authorities, emphasizing the importance of accurate reporting in cancer screening programs.
The court revealed that there were significant failings in the reporting of Leona Macken's cervical smear tests, which led to the progression of her untreated cancer.
Leona Macken, a 38-year-old mother, suffered due to misreported smear tests in 2016 and 2020, highlighting critical shortcomings in the screening system.
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