Beaumont Hospital has apologised in the High Court to a former professional golfer for failures which occurred in the care provided to him after he presented with pain in his upper back. The apology was read out in court as Ian St John, who was formerly a PGA professional but now has paraplegia and uses a wheelchair, settled his action. It was claimed on each occasion Mr St John was discharged from the hospital with varying diagnosesDue to excruciating pain, Mr St John went back to the hospital on August 14 and he was admitted as an inpatient. It was claimed Mr St John was subjected to a number of tests and treatments and after two weeks it was noticed that he was suffering paralysis of the lower limbs and an opinion of neurosurgeon was sought. In a statement outside court Mr St John said he was pleased to have receivedan apology.

Source: Irish Independent December 21, 2020 19:27 UTC