The only male midwife working at Cork University Maternity Hospital (CUMH), one of a handful nationally, has died suddenly. He had previously worked at St Finbarr’s Hospital in Cork and in the emergency department of Tallaght Hospital, Dublin. We were all very sad when we got the news on MondayShe said Patrick’s colleagues would remember him as being extremely sociable “and someone who was great fun” and excellent at his job. The Irish Nurses and Midwives Organisation said it had counselling and other supports available to staff at CUMH if needed. General secretary Phil Ní Sheaghdha said it was “a very sad time for Patrick’s colleagues and his family”.

Source: Irish Examiner October 25, 2018 09:11 UTC